To pronounce "skerry", say SKERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈskɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskɛɹi/
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"skerry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: scary — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Skerry" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "skerry" is /ˈskɛɹi/.
Skerry: A small rocky island which may be covered by the sea at high tide or during storms.
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