How to Pronounce Skeletons

To pronounce "skeletons", say SKEL-et-ons — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

SKEL-et-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “skeletons”

"skeletons" has 3 syllables: skel-et-ons. It rhymes with gelatins, if that helps it stick.

What does skeletons mean?

noun

The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.
An anthropomorphic representation of a skeleton.
“She dressed up as a skeleton for Halloween.”

verb

To reduce to a skeleton; to skin; to skeletonize
To minimize

Synonyms

ottomy skellington backbone

Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with skeletons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gelatins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skeletons"?▾

"Skeletons" has 3 syllables: skel · et · ons.

What does "skeletons" mean?▾

Skeletons: The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.

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