How to pronounce scorned
Say it like SKORND. Scorned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKORND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scorned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAWND.
What does scorned mean?
- Hated, despised, or avoided.“Zucchini and cauliflower seem to be widely scorned vegetables.”
- simple past and past participle of scorn How to pronounce scorn
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Words that rhyme with scorned
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Questions about saying scorned
How do you pronounce scorned?
Say SKORND. The American pronunciation is /skɔrnd/. In British English it is /skɔːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorned?
Scorned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKORND.
Is scorned 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 /skɔːnd/ (SKAWND).