How to Pronounce "scoured"
word
ˈskaʊɝd
SKOW-erd
skˈaʊəd
SKOW-uhd
Definition
Looked carefully and thoroughly for something, or cleaned something by scrubbing it hard. Can mean either searching in detail or cleaning very well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaʊɝd
British English
skˈaʊəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOW-erd
UK
SKOW-uhd
Listen in Context
She scoured the kitchen until every surface was clean.
The police scoured the area for clues.
He scoured the shelves to find his favorite book.
We scoured the internet for the best travel deals.