How to Pronounce Scorched

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SCORCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “scorched”

"scorched" has 2 syllables: scorch-ed. It rhymes with torched, if that helps it stick.

What does scorched mean?

verb

  1. To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
  2. To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy

adjective

  1. Dried, damaged or burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat.

Words that rhyme with scorched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torched

Related words

sunbakedparchedbakeddestroyedadustdamageddryburn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scorched"?▾

"Scorched" has 2 syllables: scorch · ed.

What does "scorched" mean?▾

Scorched: To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

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