How to pronounce scoria
Say it like SKOH-ree-uh. Scoria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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- SKOH
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scoria
American and British speakers say scoria in essentially the same way: /ˈskoʊriə/ in the US and /ˈskɔːriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAW-ree-uh.
What does scoria mean?
- The slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal from an ore.
- Rough masses of rock formed by solidified lava, and which can be found around a volcano's crater.
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Questions about saying scoria
How do you pronounce scoria?
Say SKOH-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊriə/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoria?
Scoria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · ree · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say scoria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskoʊriə/ and the British form is /ˈskɔːriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.