How to pronounce skywalker
Say it like SKY-waw-ker. Skywalker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskaɪˌwɔkɚ/SKY-waw-ker
UK British/ˈskaɪwɔːkə/SKY-waw-kuh
- SKY
- waw
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skywalker 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.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skywalker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-waw-kuh.
What does skywalker mean?
noun
- A member of the Mohawk group of Native Americans; especially one who is or was involved in steelworking on tall buildings in New York City.
- Any ironworker working at a height.
- One who walks along a skywalk or skyway.
Where does skywalker come from?
From sky + walker.
Questions about saying skywalker
How do you pronounce skywalker?
Say SKY-waw-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌwɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪwɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skywalker?
Skywalker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · waw · ker.
Is skywalker 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 /ˈskaɪwɔːkə/ (SKY-waw-kuh).