How to pronounce scourer
Say it like SKOW-rer. Scourer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
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- SKOW
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scourer 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.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scourer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOW-ruh.
What does scourer mean?
- A tool used to scour, usually used to clean cookware.“A scourer may be in the form of a mesh (ball) of wires, a flat piece of a rough fabric, or a pad with a soft sponge-like side and a more abrasive side.”
- Agent noun of scour; a person who scours. How to pronounce scour
Where does scourer come from?
From Middle English scourer, skourer, scowrrere, equivalent to scour + -er.
Questions about saying scourer
How do you pronounce scourer?
Say SKOW-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊrər/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scourer?
Scourer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · rer.
Is scourer 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 /ˈskaʊrə/ (SKOW-ruh).