How to pronounce seascraper
Say it like SEE-skray-per. Seascraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- skray
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seascraper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 seascraper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-skray-puh.
What does seascraper mean?
- A tall building that is built underwater; an underwater skyscraper.
Where does seascraper come from?
From sea + -scraper.
Questions about saying seascraper
How do you pronounce seascraper?
Say SEE-skray-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌskreɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌskreɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seascraper?
Seascraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · skray · per.
Is seascraper 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 /ˈsiːˌskreɪpə/ (SEE-skray-puh).