How to Pronounce "skyscraper"
word
ˈskaɪsˌkɹeɪpɝ
SKY-skRAY-per
skˈaɪskɹeɪpɐ
sky-SKRAY-puh
Definition
A very tall building found especially in cities, usually used for offices or apartments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaɪsˌkɹeɪpɝ
British English
skˈaɪskɹeɪpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKY-skRAY-per
UK
sky-SKRAY-puh
Listen in Context
The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New York.
They are building a new skyscraper downtown.
A skyscraper can have more than fifty floors.
You can see the whole city from the top of the skyscraper.