How to Pronounce "fourscore"
word
ˈfɔːskɔː
FAWR-skor
fˈɔːskɔː
f-AWR-skor
Definition
An old-fashioned way of saying "eighty" (80), most often seen in historical, biblical, or poetic English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔːskɔː
British English
fˈɔːskɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWR-skor
UK
f-AWR-skor
Listen in Context
Legends say the king reigned for fourscore summers.
Nobody uses the word fourscore anymore except in old books.
Abraham Lincoln said, "Four score and seven years ago."
A fourscore army marched across the field.