How to pronounce skype
Say it like SKYPE. Skype is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce skype. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of skype
American and British speakers say skype in essentially the same way: /skaɪp/ in the US and /skaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKYPE.
What does skype mean?
- To make (a telephone call) using Skype software.
- To send (a message or file) with Skype.
- To contact (a person) via Skype.“I'll skype you tomorrow. We can skype for a couple of hours.”
Words that rhyme with skype
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skype.
Questions about saying skype
How do you pronounce skype?
Say SKYPE. The American pronunciation is /skaɪp/. In British English it is /skaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skype?
Skype is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKYPE.
Do Americans and Brits say skype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skaɪp/ and the British form is /skaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.