How to pronounce skywriting
Say it like SKY-ry-ting. Skywriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- ry
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skywriting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skywriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKY-ry-ting.
What does skywriting mean?
- Messages, left by leaving a trail of smoke from an airplane, that are visible from the ground.
Where does skywriting come from?
From sky + writing.
Questions about saying skywriting
How do you pronounce skywriting?
Say SKY-ry-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skywriting?
Skywriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · ry · ting.
Is skywriting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskaɪˌraɪtɪŋ/ (SKY-ry-ting).