How to Pronounce "skelly"
word
ˈskɛɫi
SKEL-lee
ˈskɛli
SKEL-lee
Definition
“Skelly” is a slang term for a skeleton, often used to talk about skeleton characters, monsters, or Halloween decorations in a playful or informal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɫi
British English
ˈskɛli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKEL-lee
UK
SKEL-lee
Listen in Context
Look at that funny skelly in the window!
The game has a giant skelly boss.
Every Halloween, we put a skelly on our front porch.
Did you see all those skellies jumping out in the haunted house?