How to Pronounce "scout out"
expression
ˈskaʊt/ /ˈaʊt
SKOWT-owt
skˈaʊt/ /ˈaʊt
skOWT-owt
Definition
To look around a place or situation carefully in order to find out information, especially before making a decision or taking action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaʊt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
skˈaʊt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOWT-owt
UK
skOWT-owt
Listen in Context
We need to scout out a good place for our picnic.
He was sent to scout out the area before the team arrived.
Let's scout out some restaurants nearby.
I went early to scout out the best seats before the show started.