How to pronounce askew
Say it like uh-SKYOO. Askew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO).
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- uh
- SKYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Askew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of askew
American and British speakers say askew in essentially the same way: /əˈskju/ in the US and /əˈskjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKYOO.
What does askew mean?
- Turned or twisted to one side.
- Untoward, unfavourable.
- Tilted to one side.
Where does askew come from?
From a- + skew.
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Words that rhyme with askew
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Questions about saying askew
How do you pronounce askew?
Say uh-SKYOO. The American pronunciation is /əˈskju/. In British English it is /əˈskjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in askew?
Askew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: uh · SKYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say askew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskju/ and the British form is /əˈskjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.