How to pronounce skeeter
Say it like SKEE-ter. Skeeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE).
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- SKEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skeeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKEE-tuh.
What does skeeter mean?
- A mosquito.
- To skitter.
Where does skeeter come from?
Clipping of a variant pronunciation of mosquito.
Words that rhyme with skeeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skeeter.
Questions about saying skeeter
How do you pronounce skeeter?
Say SKEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeeter?
Skeeter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE). Broken into parts: SKEE · ter.
Is skeeter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskiːtə/ (SKEE-tuh).