How to Pronounce Fourscore

To pronounce "fourscore", say FOURSC-or-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔːskɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfɔːskɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fourscore

"fourscore" has 3 syllables: foursc-or-e.

What does fourscore mean?

noun

  1. A quantity or amount of eighty.

numeral

  1. Eighty.
  2. A full-length life, reckoned as eighty years.

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How many syllables are in "fourscore"?

"Fourscore" has 3 syllables: foursc · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fourscore"?

The IPA transcription of "fourscore" is /ˈfɔːskɔː/.

What does "fourscore" mean?

Fourscore: A quantity or amount of eighty.

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