How to pronounce skeeve
Say it like SKEEV. Skeeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeeve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skeeve
American and British speakers say skeeve in essentially the same way: /skiv/ in the US and /skiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEEV.
What does skeeve mean?
- To disgust or disturb.
- To be disgusted or disturbed by.
- To be or become disgusted.
- A disgusting or loathed person.
Where does skeeve come from?
From Italian schifo (“disgust, nausea”) and Italian schifare (“to find disgusting or loathsome; to loathe”), introduced by Italian immigrants to the United States.
Words that rhyme with skeeve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skeeve.
Questions about saying skeeve
How do you pronounce skeeve?
Say SKEEV. The American pronunciation is /skiv/. In British English it is /skiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeeve?
Skeeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say skeeve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skiv/ and the British form is /skiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.