How to pronounce skeevy
Say it like SKEE-vee. Skeevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE).
- SKEE
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeevy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skeevy
American and British speakers say skeevy in essentially the same way: /ˈskivi/ in the US and /ˈskiːvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEE-vee.
What does skeevy mean?
- Disgusting or distasteful.
Where does skeevy come from?
From Italian schifo (“disgust, nausea”) plus English suffix -y.
Words that rhyme with skeevy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skeevy.
Questions about saying skeevy
How do you pronounce skeevy?
Say SKEE-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskivi/. In British English it is /ˈskiːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeevy?
Skeevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE). Broken into parts: SKEE · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say skeevy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskivi/ and the British form is /ˈskiːvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.