To pronounce "scots", say SCOTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"scots" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ersatz and thoughts, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: scotts — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Scots" has one syllable.
Scots: A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff.
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