How to pronounce skyan
Say it like SKY-an. Skyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- an
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of skyan
American and British speakers say skyan in essentially the same way: /ˈskaɪˌæn/ in the US and /ˈskaɪˌæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKY-an.
What does skyan mean?
- A color midway between sky blue and cyan.
- Of the color skyan.
Where does skyan come from?
Blend of sky blue + cyan.
Questions about saying skyan
How do you pronounce skyan?
Say SKY-an. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌæn/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyan?
Skyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · an.
Do Americans and Brits say skyan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaɪˌæn/ and the British form is /ˈskaɪˌæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.