How to pronounce skywriters
Say it like SKY-ry-terz. Skywriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- ry
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skywriters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skywriters
- 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-tuz.
What does skywriters mean?
- plural of skywriter How to pronounce skywriter
Questions about saying skywriters
How do you pronounce skywriters?
Say SKY-ry-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skywriters?
Skywriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · ry · terz.
Is skywriters 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 /ˈskaɪˌraɪtəz/ (SKY-ry-tuz).