How to pronounce skyr
Say it like SKEER. Skyr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/skɪr/SKEER
UK British/ˈskiə/SKEE-uh
- SKEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skyr
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKEE-uh.
What does skyr mean?
noun
- A yogurt-like product made of curdled milk, curds stored up for food; a thick dairy product unique to Icelandic cuisine.
Where does skyr come from?
Borrowed from Icelandic skyr.
Words that rhyme with skyr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skyr.
Questions about saying skyr
How do you pronounce skyr?
Say SKEER. The American pronunciation is /skɪr/. In British English it is /ˈskiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyr?
Skyr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEER.
Is skyr pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈskiə/ (SKEE-uh).