How to Pronounce Scourge

To pronounce "scourge", say SCOURG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /skɜːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/skɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scourge”

"scourge" has 2 syllables: scourg-e. It rhymes with surge and urge, if that helps it stick.

What does scourge mean?

noun

  1. A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

    “Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhere.”

  2. A means to inflict such pain or destruction.

verb

  1. To strike with a scourge; to flog.

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Words that rhyme with scourge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

baneterrorthreatcursenemesisflagellateafflictionordeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scourge"?▾

"Scourge" has 2 syllables: scourg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scourge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scourge" is /skɜːdʒ/.

What does "scourge" mean?▾

Scourge: A source of persistent trouble such as pestilence that causes pain and suffering or widespread destruction.

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