How to Pronounce "scour for"
expression
ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SKOW-er for
skˈaʊə/ /fˈɔː
SKOW-uh faw
Definition
To search thoroughly and carefully for something, often by looking everywhere or through many things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
skˈaʊə/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOW-er for
UK
SKOW-uh faw
Listen in Context
She scoured for her missing keys in every room.
Police scoured for clues at the crime scene.
They scoured for information online about the lost dog.
I've scoured for the perfect gift all week, but nothing feels right.