How to Pronounce Scope

To pronounce "scope", say SCOP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskoʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈskoʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scope”

"scope" has 2 syllables: scop-e. It rhymes with trope and grope, if that helps it stick.

What does scope mean?

noun

  1. The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.
  2. A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

verb

  1. To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.
  2. To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

    “The surgeon will scope the football player's knee to repair damage to a ligament.”

Synonyms

telescopic sight

Words that rhyme with scope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptopehope

Related words

reachsettingambitbackgroundtelescopeoscilloscoperangecompass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scope"?▾

"Scope" has 2 syllables: scop · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scope" is /ˈskoʊp/.

What does "scope" mean?▾

Scope: The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

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