How to Pronounce Skies

To pronounce "skies", say SKIES — one syllable, IPA /skaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/skaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skies”

"skies" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does skies mean?

noun

  1. The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

    “That year, a meteor fell from the sky.”

  2. The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

    “I lay back under a warm Texas sky.”

verb

  1. To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.
  2. To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

noun

  1. A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Synonyms

celestial spherefirmamentheavenlift

Words that rhyme with skies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

airsairspaceairspacesairwavesatmospheresboyceilingschrist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skies"?▾

"Skies" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skies" is /skaɪz/.

What does "skies" mean?▾

Skies: The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

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