How to Pronounce "skeleton"
word
/ˈskɛɫətən/
SKE-luh-tuhn
/skˈɛlɪtən/
SKE-li-tuhn
Definition
A skeleton is the internal structure of bones that supports the body of a person or animal. It can also mean a very basic or simplified form of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɛɫətən/
British English
/skˈɛlɪtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKE-luh-tuhn
UK
SKE-li-tuhn
Listen in Context
The human skeleton has 206 bones.
The museum has a dinosaur skeleton on display.
A fish's skeleton is different from a human's.
Our team is working with a skeleton staff during the holidays.