How to pronounce skyscraper
skyscraper
/ˈskaɪskreɪpər/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Skyscraper, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
The skyscraper was built on a solid foundation.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce skyscraper?
Skyscraper is pronounced /ˈskaɪskreɪpər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in skyscraper?
Skyscraper has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in skyscraper?
The first syllable: /ˈskaɪskreɪpər/.