How to pronounce earthscraper
Say it like URTH-skray-per. Earthscraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- skray
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthscraper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- skrayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of earthscraper
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: urth-SKRAY-puh.
What does earthscraper mean?
- A building that is built underground; a subterranean skyscraper.
- Synonym of bellyscraper (“a piece of heavy equipment”).
Where does earthscraper come from?
From earth + -scraper.
Questions about saying earthscraper
How do you pronounce earthscraper?
Say URTH-skray-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌskreɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ɜːθˈskreɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthscraper?
Earthscraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · skray · per.
Is earthscraper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɜːθˈskreɪpə/ (urth-SKRAY-puh).