How to pronounce scorching
Say it like SKOR-ching. Scorching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scorching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-ching.
What does scorching mean?
- Very hot.“It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade.”
- Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.
- Sexy, sexual, attractive.
- present participle and gerund of scorch How to pronounce scorch
- The act or result of something being scorched.
Questions about saying scorching
How do you pronounce scorching?
Say SKOR-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorching?
Scorching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · ching.
Is scorching pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/ (SKAW-ching).