How to Pronounce Scorching

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SCORCH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scorching”

"scorching" has 2 syllables: scorch-ing. It rhymes with torching, if that helps it stick.

What does scorching 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

noun

  1. The act or result of something being scorched.

adjective

  1. Very hot.

    “It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade.”

  2. Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.

Words that rhyme with scorching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torching

Related words

hotburningtorridscaldingboilingscorchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scorching"?▾

"Scorching" has 2 syllables: scorch · ing.

What does "scorching" mean?▾

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

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