How to Pronounce Skyscraper

To pronounce "skyscraper", say SKYSCRAP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skyscraper”

"skyscraper" has 2 syllables: skyscrap-er. It rhymes with caper and vapor, if that helps it stick.

What does skyscraper mean?

noun

  1. A very tall building with a large number of floors.
  2. A small sail atop a mast of a ship; a triangular skysail.

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Words that rhyme with skyscraper

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capervaportaperpaperscraperwallpaperdrapersandpapershaper

Related words

high-risebuildingprimitivesskyscraperlandfarmscrapertowerblockskyfarmpile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skyscraper"?▾

"Skyscraper" has 2 syllables: skyscrap · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "skyscraper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skyscraper" is /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "skyscraper" mean?▾

Skyscraper: A very tall building with a large number of floors.

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