Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skyr

/skɪə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables
skyr
IPA
/skɪə/
11
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A yogurt-like product made of curdled milk, curds stored up for food; a thick dairy product unique to Icelandic cuisine.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Icelandic skyr.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /skɪə/
  • British English: /skɪə/

Usage

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce skyr?
The recorded pronunciation is /skɪə/.
What does skyr mean?
A yogurt-like product made of curdled milk, curds stored up for food; a thick dairy product unique to Icelandic cuisine.
Where does skyr come from?
Borrowed from Icelandic skyr.

How to pronounce skyr

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/skɪə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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