How to pronounce scored
Say it like SKORD. Scored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAWD.
What does scored mean?
- simple past and past participle of score How to pronounce score
Words that rhyme with scored
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Questions about saying scored
How do you pronounce scored?
Say SKORD. The American pronunciation is /skɔrd/. In British English it is /skɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scored?
Scored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKORD.
Is scored 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 /skɔːd/ (SKAWD).