How to Pronounce "scourge"
word
/ˈskɝdʒ/
SKURJ
/skˈɜːdʒ/
SKURJ
Definition
A source of great pain, suffering, or trouble, often something that harms many people over time, like disease, war, or poverty. It can also refer to a tool used for punishment in old times.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɝdʒ/
British English
/skˈɜːdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
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SKURJ
UK
SKURJ
Listen in Context
Malaria was once a scourge in many tropical countries.
Unemployment is a scourge of modern society.
The scourge caused suffering for thousands of people.
Addiction has become a real scourge in this community.