How to Pronounce Scour

To pronounce "scour", say SCOUR — one syllable, IPA /ˈskaʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈskaʊə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scour”

"scour" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does scour mean?

noun

  1. The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.

    “Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.”

  2. A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.

verb

  1. To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

    “He scoured the burnt food from the pan.”

  2. To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).

Words that rhyme with scour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourlourpowerempowerbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scour"?▾

"Scour" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scour" is /ˈskaʊə/.

What does "scour" mean?▾

Scour: The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.

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