How to Pronounce "scorch"
word
ˈskɔɹtʃ
SKORCH
skˈɔːtʃ
SKAWCH
Definition
To burn the surface of something with heat so that it becomes brown, black, or slightly damaged, often without burning completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɔɹtʃ
British English
skˈɔːtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKORCH
UK
SKAWCH
Listen in Context
Be careful not to scorch your shirt with the iron.
The sun can scorch the plants in the garden.
She accidentally scorched the paper while lighting a candle.
The road was scorched by last summer's heatwave.