How to pronounce scores
Say it like SKORZ. Scores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scores pronunciation, sound by sound
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- SKORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAWZ.
What does scores mean?
- a large number or amount“made lots of new friends”“she amassed stacks of newspapers”
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Words that rhyme with scores
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Questions about saying scores
How do you pronounce scores?
Say SKORZ. The American pronunciation is /skɔrz/. In British English it is /skɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scores?
Scores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKORZ.
Is scores 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 /skɔːz/ (SKAWZ).