How to Pronounce "skylarking"
word
ˈskaɪˌɫɑɹk
SKY-lar-king
skˈaɪlɑːkɪŋ
SKY-lah-king
Definition
Skylarking means playing around, joking, or engaging in playful, silly, or mischievous behavior, often in a lighthearted way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaɪˌɫɑɹk
British English
skˈaɪlɑːkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKY-lar-king
UK
SKY-lah-king
Listen in Context
The children were skylarking in the schoolyard.
Stop skylarking and finish your homework.
They got in trouble for skylarking during class.
Those two are always skylarking instead of getting any real work done.