skyscraper

Word parts

sky + scraper

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈskaɪˌskreɪp.ə(r)/, SAMPA: /"skaI%skr\eIp.@(r\)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpɚ/, SAMPA: /"skaI%skr\eIp@`/

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• Hyphenation: sky‧scrap‧er

Noun

Singular skyscraper

Plural skyscrapers

A skyscraper in Malaysia.

1. (countable) A skyscraper is a very tall building.

   Jumping from the top of a skyscraper is not safe.