How to Pronounce "scrounge around"
expression
SKROWNJ uh-ROUND
skROWNJ uh-ROUND
Definition
To search in a messy or informal way, usually looking for something you need, often among things that are not organized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹaʊndʒ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
skɹˈaʊndʒ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKROWNJ uh-ROUND
UK
skROWNJ uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
I had to scrounge around in my bag for a pen.
She scrounged around the kitchen for something to eat.
They scrounged around for coins to pay the bus fare.
Let me scrounge around and see if I can find some extra blankets.