How Many Syllables In Scour?
1syllable
Scour has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
scour
/skaʊə/ UK /skaʊr/ US
Scour can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈskaʊ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/skaʊə/
Division By Letters
scour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sk | aʊə | – | CCV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /skaʊə/ | /skaʊr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈskaʊ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scour?
Scour has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /skaʊə/.
What is the syllable structure of scour?
Scour has the structure CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.