How to pronounce skyglow
Say it like SKY-gloh. Skyglow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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US American/ˈskaɪˌɡloʊ/SKY-gloh
UK British/ˈskaɪˌɡləʊ/SKY-gloh
- SKY
- gloh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyglow 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.
- glohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of skyglow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKY-gloh.
What does skyglow mean?
noun
- The illumination of the sky above populated areas, mostly by street lighting.
Where does skyglow come from?
From sky + glow.
Questions about saying skyglow
How do you pronounce skyglow?
Say SKY-gloh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌɡloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌɡləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyglow?
Skyglow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · gloh.
Is skyglow 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 /ˈskaɪˌɡləʊ/ (SKY-gloh).