How to Pronounce Scopes

To pronounce "scopes", say SCOP-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

SCOP-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “scopes”

"scopes" has 2 syllables: scop-es. It rhymes with lopes and gropes, if that helps it stick.

What does scopes 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.”

noun

  1. A bundle, as of twigs.

Synonyms

telescopic sight

Words that rhyme with scopes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lopesgropesisotopessoapscopesmicroscopesdopesenvelopesstethoscopesstopescantaloupesperiscopes

Related words

reachsettingambitbackgroundtelescopeoscilloscoperangecompass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scopes"?▾

"Scopes" has 2 syllables: scop · es.

What does "scopes" mean?▾

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

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