How to Pronounce "scoffs"
word
/ˈskɔfs/
SKAWFS
/skˈɒfs/
SKOF-s
Definition
To speak or act in a way that shows you think someone or something is stupid or not worth taking seriously; to laugh at or criticize someone in a mocking way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɔfs/
British English
/skˈɒfs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAWFS
UK
SKOF-s
Listen in Context
She scoffs at my ideas.
He scoffs whenever I mention the plan.
Tom scoffs at the rules.
She just scoffs and rolls her eyes when I try to help.