How to pronounce highschool
Say it like HY-skool. Highschool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- skool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highschool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- skoolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of highschool
American and British speakers say highschool in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌskul/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌskuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-skool.
What does highschool mean?
- Alternative form of high school.
Questions about saying highschool
How do you pronounce highschool?
Say HY-skool. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌskul/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌskuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highschool?
Highschool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · skool.
Do Americans and Brits say highschool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌskul/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌskuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.