skyscraper

/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Syllables sky·scrap·er

Stress SKY-scrap-er

Phonics Breakdown

sky

/skaɪ/

y vowel ai

scrap

/skreɪp/

long a_e

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a very tall building with many floors

Sound Reference

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sky=/skaɪ/(sky) + scrap=/skreɪp/(scrape) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The city is famous for its modern skyscrapers.