How to pronounce spacescraper
Say it like SPAYS-skray-per. Spacescraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS).
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- SPAYS
- skray
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spacescraper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- skrayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spacescraper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAYS-skray-puh.
What does spacescraper mean?
- A building that is tall enough to reach outer space.
Where does spacescraper come from?
From space + -scraper.
Questions about saying spacescraper
How do you pronounce spacescraper?
Say SPAYS-skray-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪsˌskreɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪsˌskreɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spacescraper?
Spacescraper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAYS). Broken into parts: SPAYS · skray · per.
Is spacescraper 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 /ˈspeɪsˌskreɪpə/ (SPAYS-skray-puh).