How to pronounce skydome
Say it like SKY-dohm. Skydome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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US American/ˈskaɪˌdoʊm/SKY-dohm
UK British/ˈskaɪˌdəʊm/SKY-dohm
- SKY
- dohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skydome 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.
- dohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of skydome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKY-dohm.
What does skydome mean?
noun
- A sphere or hemisphere with a texture on its inner face, used to simulate the sky or similar backdrop around a three-dimensional playfield.
Where does skydome come from?
From sky + dome.
Questions about saying skydome
How do you pronounce skydome?
Say SKY-dohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌdoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌdəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skydome?
Skydome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · dohm.
Is skydome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskaɪˌdəʊm/ (SKY-dohm).