How Do You Spell SKIES OAR?
Pronunciation: [skˈa͡ɪz ˈɔː] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "skies oar" may seem strange, but it actually follows English phonetic rules. In IPA, "skies" is spelled /skaɪz/ and "oar" is spelled /ɔːr/. The first syllable of "skies" has the long "i" sound, while the second syllable has the "z" sound. "Oar" has the long "o" sound followed by the "r" sound. When combining the two words, the "s" sound in "skies" and the "o" sound in "oar" blend together seamlessly, creating the peculiar spelling of "skies oar".
