How to Pronounce Scores

To pronounce "scores", say SCOR-es — 2 syllables, IPA /skɔɹz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/skɔɹz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scores”

"scores" has 2 syllables: scor-es. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

What does scores mean?

noun

  1. The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.

    “The player with the highest score is the winner.”

  2. The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.

    “The score is 8-1 even though it's not even half-time!”

verb

  1. To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

    “The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it.”

  2. To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.

pronoun

  1. Many, several

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with scores

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspoursimplores

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scores"?▾

"Scores" has 2 syllables: scor · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "scores"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scores" is /skɔɹz/.

What does "scores" mean?▾

Scores: The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.

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