How to pronounce scoured
Say it like SKOW-erd. Scoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
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- SKOW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scoured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOW-ud.
What does scoured mean?
- simple past and past participle of scour How to pronounce scour
- Wool that has undergone scouring to remove grease.
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Words that rhyme with scoured
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Questions about saying scoured
How do you pronounce scoured?
Say SKOW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoured?
Scoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · erd.
Is scoured 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 /ˈskaʊəd/ (SKOW-ud).