How to Pronounce Scorning

To pronounce "scorning", say SCORN-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

8

Letters

SCORN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scorning”

"scorning" has 2 syllables: scorn-ing. It rhymes with mourning and forewarning, if that helps it stick.

What does scorning mean?

verb

  1. To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
  2. To reject, turn down.

    “He scorned her romantic advances.”

noun

  1. The act of one who scorns.

Synonyms

deridemockridiculescoffsneer

Words that rhyme with scorning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mourningforewarningmorningadorningmidmorninghornungcorninggoodmorninghorning

Related words

contemptdisdaincontemndespisespurnrejectpooh-poohderision

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scorning"?▾

"Scorning" has 2 syllables: scorn · ing.

What does "scorning" mean?▾

Scorning: To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

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