How to pronounce scrimmage
Say it like SKRIM-ij. Scrimmage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIM).
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- SKRIM
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrimmage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scrimmage
American and British speakers say scrimmage in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRIM-ij.
What does scrimmage mean?
- A rough fight.“get caught up in a scrimmage”
- In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
- In American football or Canadian football, a play that begins with a snap from the center while opposing teams are on either side of a line of scrimmage.
- To have, or be involved in, a scrimmage.“We scrimmaged a few times and then settled into boring drills.”
Where does scrimmage come from?
A corruption of skirmish.
Questions about saying scrimmage
How do you pronounce scrimmage?
Say SKRIM-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrimmage?
Scrimmage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: SKRIM · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say scrimmage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.