How Do You Spell SCORCH?

Pronunciation: [skˈɔːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "scorch" in English follows a phonetic pattern. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /skɔːtʃ/. The "s" represents the unvoiced "s" sound, while "c" sounds like "k". The "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "not", and "r" is rhotic, meaning it's pronounced with a slight rolling sound. The second "c" represents the affricate "ch" sound. Lastly, the "h" at the end is silent. With this pattern in mind, scorch can be spelled correctly with ease.

SCORCH Meaning and Definition

1. Scorch is a verb that refers to the action of burning, charring, or singeing something, typically as a result of intense heat or flame. The process of scorching often involves causing damage, discoloration, or a change in texture to the object being exposed to such high temperatures.

   In a literal sense, scorching can occur when an object is placed too close or directly in contact with fire, resulting in the object being burned or charred. It can also be used to describe the process of drying, withering, or shriveling due to excessive heat or sunlight.

   Additionally, scorch can be used metaphorically to describe intense heat, such as the scorching heat of the sun during a hot summer day. This usage conveys the idea of extreme temperatures or discomfort caused by heat.

   Furthermore, scorch can be applied to the act of cooking food at very high temperatures to achieve browning or caramelization. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe the action of quickly searing the surface of meats or vegetables to create a crispy and flavorful exterior while maintaining tenderness inside.

   Overall, scorch implies the damaging or altering effect of intense heat, whether it be physical burning, drying, overheating, or metaphorical references to high temperatures.

2. To burn superficially; to affect painfully with heat; to be parched or dried up.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SCORCH *

• skoch 25%
• scortch 25%

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Other Common Misspellings for SCORCH

• curch
• scoce
• cowch
• scetch
• souch
• somch
• carch
• sctoch
• scech
• coarch
• scearch
• surch
• scottch
• sctach
• scoth
• sorch
• scoutch
• scartch
• acoach
• scatch
• scrtch
• scooth
• sourch
• scource
• scruch
• scharch
• saerch
• schech
• scarch
• scarth
• sirch
• scorce
• storch
• schotch
• scorsh
• scorya
• Sorche
• ScRCR
• scoeh
• scofca
• sclorc
• ecoriich
• scocoh
• Shorrh
• Incerch
• swosch
• Storche
• skorchd
• scortchd
• Sctrich
• scouche
• Sorchy
• scircl
• SOHCH
• skorchs

Etymology of SCORCH

The word "scorch" originated from the Old Norse word "skorpna", which means "to shrivel up". This, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skarpōną", meaning "to make dry, shriveled, or parched". As the word traveled through various languages and morphed over time, it eventually evolved into "scorch" in English.

Similar spelling words for SCORCH

• screws,
• scrag,
• scorecard,
• schrag,
• screecher,
• scores,
• scorcher,
• scorched,
• schrack,
• scearce,
• screechy,
• schrock,
• screech,
• schrick,
• scriech,
• schreck,
• scorching,
• screak,
• scarce,
• scarecrow.

Plural form of SCORCH is SCORCHES

Conjugate verb Scorch

CONDITIONAL

I would scorch

you would scorch

he/she/it would scorch

we would scorch

they would scorch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scorching

you would be scorching

he/she/it would be scorching

we would be scorching

they would be scorching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scorch

you would have scorch

he/she/it would have scorch

we would have scorch

they would have scorch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scorching

you would have been scorching

he/she/it would have been scorching

we would have been scorching

they would have been scorching

FUTURE

I will scorch

you will scorch

he/she/it will scorch

we will scorch

they will scorch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scorching

you will be scorching

he/she/it will be scorching

we will be scorching

they will be scorching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scorched

you will have scorched

he/she/it will have scorched

we will have scorched

they will have scorched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scorching

you will have been scorching

he/she/it will have been scorching

we will have been scorching

they will have been scorching

IMPERATIVE

you scorch

we let´s scorch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scorch

PAST

I scorched

you scorched

he/she/it scorched

we scorched

they scorched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scorching

you were scorching

he/she/it was scorching

we were scorching

they were scorching

PAST PARTICIPLE

scorched

PAST PERFECT

I had scorched

you had scorched

he/she/it had scorched

we had scorched

they had scorched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scorching

you had been scorching

he/she/it had been scorching

we had been scorching

they had been scorching

PRESENT

I scorch

you scorch

he/she/it scorches

we scorch

they scorch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scorching

you are scorching

he/she/it is scorching

we are scorching

they are scorching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scorching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scorched

you have scorched

he/she/it has scorched

we have scorched

they have scorched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scorching

you have been scorching

he/she/it has been scorching

we have been scorching

they have been scorching

I would have scorched

we would have scorched

you would have scorched

he/she/it would have scorched

they would have scorched