How to pronounce skat
Say it like SKAT. Skat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of skat
American and British speakers say skat in essentially the same way: /skæt/ in the US and /skæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAT.
What does skat mean?
- A trick-taking card game for three players, popular in Germany.
- A widow of two cards in the game of skat.
Where does skat come from?
Borrowed from German Skat.
Words that rhyme with skat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skat.
Words that sound like skat
Questions about saying skat
How do you pronounce skat?
Say SKAT. The American pronunciation is /skæt/. In British English it is /skæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skat?
Skat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAT.
Do Americans and Brits say skat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skæt/ and the British form is /skæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as skat?
Skat sounds the same as scat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.