To pronounce "skene", say SKEN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskiːni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"skene" has 2 syllables: sken-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: skeen — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Skene" has 2 syllables: sken · e.
The IPA transcription of "skene" is /ˈskiːni/.
Skene: An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.
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