How to pronounce skeletons
Say it like SKEL-uh-tunz. Skeletons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEL).
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- SKEL
- uh
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeletons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skeletons
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKEL-uh-tunz.
What does skeletons mean?
- plural of skeleton How to pronounce skeleton
- Shameful secrets (pluralia tantum; shortened from skeletons in the cupboard or skeletons in the closet).
- third-person singular simple present indicative of skeleton How to pronounce skeleton
Questions about saying skeletons
How do you pronounce skeletons?
Say SKEL-uh-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛlətənz/. In British English it is /ˈskɛlətənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeletons?
Skeletons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEL). Broken into parts: SKEL · uh · tunz.
Is skeletons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskɛlətənz/ (SKEL-uh-tunz).