How Do You Spell SCOURING?

Pronunciation: [skˈa͡ʊ͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "scouring" is spelled with the letters "s-c-o-u-r-i-n-g". In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /ˈskaʊrɪŋ/. The first syllable, "sc-", is pronounced as /skaʊ/, which is a combination of the "s" sound and the diphthong "ow". The second syllable, "-our-", is pronounced as /aʊr/, which is the diphthong "ow" again. The final syllable, "-ing", is pronounced as /ɪŋ/, which is the vowel sound "ih" and the nasal consonant "ng".

SCOURING Meaning and Definition

1. Scouring is a verb that refers to the act of cleaning or scrubbing intensely and vigorously in order to remove dirt, stains, or impurities from a surface or material. It involves thorough and rigorous cleaning measures to achieve a spotless or thoroughly cleansed condition.

   The process of scouring typically involves utilizing abrasive substances, such as brushes, scouring pads, or cleaning solutions, that help to loosen and eliminate trapped dirt, grime, or contaminants. It is commonly employed when dealing with heavily soiled or stained items, surfaces, or fabrics.

   In household cleaning, scouring may involve scrubbing pots and pans with a rough sponge or applying an abrasive cleaner to scrub away tough stains. In industrial or manufacturing settings, scouring can involve using high-pressure water jets or chemical treatments to cleanse equipment, surfaces, or materials.

   The purpose of scouring can vary depending on the context. For instance, in textile manufacturing, scouring refers to the removal of natural waxes and impurities from fibers, facilitating further processing. In the context of environmental science, scouring may refer to the erosive action of water or other agents, leading to the downstream removal of soil or sediments.

   Overall, scouring entails meticulous and concentrated cleaning efforts aimed at achieving a thorough, deep, and blemish-free state by removing unwanted substances from a specific surface, material, or fabric.

2. Excessive looseness; the business of a scourer.

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

Top Common Misspellings for SCOURING *

• scowering 87.5%

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Other Common Misspellings for SCOURING

• suring
• recouring
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• scuking
• snooring
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• sciurin
• stouding
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• Sucourring
• Sucorring
• scurig
• scuuring
• Schoering
• Scurin
• enpouring

Etymology of SCOURING

The word "scouring" originated from the Middle English word "skowren", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "skūr", meaning "a shower of rain", or "a heavy shower". The term subsequently evolved to mean the action of cleaning or washing a surface thoroughly.

Similar spelling words for SCOURING

• screwing,
• scrim,
• scrimp,
• scrimpy,
• scrounge,
• scrimmage,
• screening,
• scrimy,
• screaming,
• scurrying,
• schwerin,
• Schorn,
• Schrimpf,
• scoring,
• scrounger,
• schriner.

Plural form of SCOURING is SCOURINGS

Conjugate verb Scouring

CONDITIONAL

I would scour

we would scour

you would scour

he/she/it would scour

they would scour

FUTURE

I will scour

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they will scour

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scoured

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PAST

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we scoured

you scoured

he/she/it scoured

they scoured

PAST PERFECT

I had scoured

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you had scoured

he/she/it had scoured

they had scoured

PRESENT

I scour

we scour

you scour

he/she/it scours

they scour

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scoured

we have scoured

you have scoured

he/she/it has scoured

they have scoured

I am scouring

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I was scouring

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