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
US
skowt
UK
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.