How to Pronounce Scout

To pronounce "scout", say SCOUT — one syllable, IPA /[skʌʊt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/[skʌʊt]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scout”

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

What does scout mean?

noun

  1. A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
  2. An act of scouting or reconnoitering.

verb

  1. To explore a wide terrain, as if on a search; to reconnoiter.
  2. To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout.

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Words that rhyme with scout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutshoutabout

Related words

reconnoitrereconnoitersentrysentinelguidepathfinderpicketlookout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scout"?▾

"Scout" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scout" is /[skʌʊt]/.

What does "scout" mean?▾

Scout: A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.

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