How to pronounce skywriter
Say it like SKY-ry-ter. Skywriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skywriter 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skywriter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKY-ry-tuh.
What does skywriter mean?
- One who does skywriting. A pilot who writes messages, by leaving a trail of smoke from the plane, that are visible from the ground.
Where does skywriter come from?
From sky + writer.
Questions about saying skywriter
How do you pronounce skywriter?
Say SKY-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skywriter?
Skywriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · ry · ter.
Is skywriter 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 /ˈskaɪˌraɪtə/ (SKY-ry-tuh).