How to pronounce skyscrapers
Say it like SKY-skray-perz. Skyscrapers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- skray
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyscrapers 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.
- skrayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skyscrapers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-skray-puz.
What does skyscrapers mean?
- plural of skyscraper How to pronounce skyscraper
Questions about saying skyscrapers
How do you pronounce skyscrapers?
Say SKY-skray-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyscrapers?
Skyscrapers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · skray · perz.
Is skyscrapers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpəz/ (SKY-skray-puz).