How to Pronounce Scapegoating

To pronounce "scapegoating", say SCAP-eg-oat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

SCAP-eg-oat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scapegoating”

"scapegoating" has 4 syllables: scap-eg-oat-ing. It rhymes with doting and gloating, if that helps it stick.

What does scapegoating mean?

verb

  1. To punish someone for the error or errors of someone else; to make a scapegoat of.
  2. To blame something for the problems of a given society without evidence to back up the claim.

noun

  1. The act of making somebody a scapegoat.

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Words that rhyme with scapegoating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scapegoating"?▾

"Scapegoating" has 4 syllables: scap · eg · oat · ing.

What does "scapegoating" mean?▾

Scapegoating: To punish someone for the error or errors of someone else; to make a scapegoat of.

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