How to pronounce scouter
Say it like SKOW-ter. Scouter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskaʊtɚ/SKOW-ter
UK British/ˈskaʊtə/SKOW-tuh
- SKOW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scouter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scouter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKOW-tuh.
What does scouter mean?
noun
- A stoneworker who removes large projections by boring slanting or transverse holes and using wedges etc. to split the stone.
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Questions about saying scouter
How do you pronounce scouter?
Say SKOW-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scouter?
Scouter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · ter.
Is scouter 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 /ˈskaʊtə/ (SKOW-tuh).