How to Pronounce "scrounger"
word
ˈskraʊndʒɚ
SKROWN-jer
skɹˈaʊndʒɐ
SKROWN-juh
Definition
A scrounger is a person who habitually gets things, such as money or food, from others without giving anything in return, often by asking or taking advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskraʊndʒɚ
British English
skɹˈaʊndʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKROWN-jer
UK
SKROWN-juh
Listen in Context
Tom is a real scrounger—he never pays for lunch.
Nobody likes a scrounger in the office.
She called him a scrounger because he took her snacks.
Don’t be such a scrounger—buy your own ticket next time!