How to pronounce schoolyard
Say it like SKOO-lyard. Schoolyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- lyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolyard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOO-lyahd.
What does schoolyard mean?
- The grounds around a school.
- An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.
Where does schoolyard come from?
From school + yard.
Questions about saying schoolyard
How do you pronounce schoolyard?
Say SKOO-lyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈskuˌljɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈskuːˌljɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolyard?
Schoolyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · lyard.
Is schoolyard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskuːˌljɑːd/ (SKOO-lyahd).