How to pronounce scours
Say it like SKOW-erz. Scours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
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US American/ˈskaʊɚz/SKOW-erz
UK British/ˈskaʊəz/SKOW-uz
- SKOW
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scours 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOW-uz.
What does scours mean?
noun
- Diarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
- A place where wool was washed and cleaned.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scour How to pronounce scour
Questions about saying scours
How do you pronounce scours?
Say SKOW-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scours?
Scours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · erz.
Is scours 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 /ˈskaʊəz/ (SKOW-uz).