How to Pronounce "scour"
word
ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ
SKOW-er
skˈaʊə
SKOW-uh
Definition
To clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it hard, or to search an area, place, or document very carefully to find something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ
British English
skˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOW-er
UK
SKOW-uh
Listen in Context
I need to scour the pot because it is burnt.
We will scour the park for your lost keys.
She used soap to scour the dirty floor.
We scoured the internet for the best deals on flights.