How to pronounce scouting
Say it like SKOW-ting. Scouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW).
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- SKOW
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scouting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scouting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKOW-ting.
What does scouting mean?
- exploring in order to gain information“scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous”
Words that rhyme with scouting
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Questions about saying scouting
How do you pronounce scouting?
Say SKOW-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scouting?
Scouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOW). Broken into parts: SKOW · ting.
Is scouting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ (SKOW-ting).