How to pronounce redskins
Say it like RED-skinz. Redskins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- skinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redskins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skinzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redskins
American and British speakers say redskins in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-skinz.
What does redskins mean?
- plural of redskin How to pronounce redskin
Questions about saying redskins
How do you pronounce redskins?
Say RED-skinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redskins?
Redskins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · skinz.
Do Americans and Brits say redskins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌskɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.