scour

How to Split "scour" into Syllables

The word scour is divided into 1 syllables: scour. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• scour — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of scour:

• IPA: /ˈskaʊə/

📖 Definitions

1. scour (third-person singular simple present scours, present participle scouring, simple past and past participle scoured)
2. scour (countable and uncountable, plural scours)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English scǒuren (“to polish, scour; to clean; to beat, whip”), from Middle Dutch scuren, schuren (“to clean; to polish”) or Middle Low German schǖren, of uncertain origin but probably from Old French escurer, from Medieval Latin scūrō, escūrō, excūrō (“to clean off”), from ex- (“thoroughly”) + cūrō (“to arrange, see to, take care of”), from cūra (“care, concern”) (from Proto-Indo-European *kʷeys- (“to heed”)) + -ō. The word is cognate with Dan...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down scour into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare scour with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
scour	1	scour
scar	1	scar
sear	1	sear
square	2	squa-re
skyjacker	3	sky-jack-er

🔗 Related Words

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