How to Pronounce "scout around"
expression
ˈskaʊt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SKOWT uh-ROWND
skˈaʊt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SKOWT uh-ROWND
Definition
To look in different places or check several options to find something you want or need.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaʊt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
skˈaʊt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOWT uh-ROWND
UK
SKOWT uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
Let's scout around for a good restaurant tonight.
You should scout around before buying a new phone.
The team scouted around for the missing keys.
We spent the afternoon scouting around garage sales for cheap furniture.