How to Pronounce Scouts

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

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/skaʊts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scouts”

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

What does scouts 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.

verb

  1. To reject with contempt.

    “to scout an idea or an apology”

  2. To scoff.

Words that rhyme with scouts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whereaboutsgoutsloutspayoutsshoutsblackoutsblowoutscloutswalkoutsfalloutsthereaboutshereabouts

Related words

reconnoitrereconnoitersentrysentinelguidepathfinderpicketlookout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scouts"?▾

"Scouts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scouts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scouts" is /skaʊts/.

What does "scouts" mean?▾

Scouts: 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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