How to pronounce scourging
Say it like SKUR-jing. Scourging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scourging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scourging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-jing.
What does scourging mean?
- present participle and gerund of scourge How to pronounce scourge
- A beating with a scourge; a flogging.
Words that rhyme with scourging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scourging.
Questions about saying scourging
How do you pronounce scourging?
Say SKUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scourging?
Scourging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · jing.
Is scourging 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 /ˈskɜːdʒɪŋ/ (SKUR-jing).