How to Pronounce Exoskeleton

To pronounce "exoskeleton", say EX-osk-el-et-on — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EX-osk-el-et-on

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💡 Tip for remembering “exoskeleton”

"exoskeleton" has 5 syllables: ex-osk-el-et-on. It rhymes with skeleton and peloton, if that helps it stick.

What does exoskeleton mean?

noun

  1. A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

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Words that rhyme with exoskeleton

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skeletonpelotongelatinmeletin

Related words

chitinousectoskeletonscleritedermoskeletonsemiexoskeletondermatoskeletonexocuticleexoderm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exoskeleton"?▾

"Exoskeleton" has 5 syllables: ex · osk · el · et · on.

What does "exoskeleton" mean?▾

Exoskeleton: A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

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