How to pronounce skyboxes
Say it like SKY-bok-siz. Skyboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- bok
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyboxes 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.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skyboxes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKY-bok-siz.
What does skyboxes mean?
- plural of skybox How to pronounce skybox
Questions about saying skyboxes
How do you pronounce skyboxes?
Say SKY-bok-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌbɑksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌbɒksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyboxes?
Skyboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · bok · siz.
Is skyboxes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskaɪˌbɒksɪz/ (SKY-bok-siz).