How to Pronounce "scout"

word

/ˈskaʊt/

skowt

/skˈaʊt/

skowt

Definition

A scout is a person who is sent to look for information, people, or places before others arrive. It can also mean someone who looks for talented players or performers, or a member of the Scouts youth movement.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈskaʊt/

British English

/skˈaʊt/

Simplified Pronunciation

skowt

Listen in Context

A scout walked ahead of the group to check the road.

The team sent a scout to watch the young player.

My sister is a Scout and goes camping every summer.

We should scout the neighborhood before we rent an apartment there.