How to Pronounce Scoring

To pronounce "scoring", say SCOR-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

7

Letters

SCOR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scoring”

"scoring" has 2 syllables: scor-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

What does scoring mean?

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.

noun

  1. The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.

    “The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.”

  2. The process of winning points in a sport or contest.

    “Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.”

adjective

  1. Of something or someone that scores.

    “The highest scoring team will win the match.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with scoring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringsnoringpouringignoringflooringorang

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scoring"?▾

"Scoring" has 2 syllables: scor · ing.

What does "scoring" mean?▾

Scoring: To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

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