How to pronounce skeezy
Say it like SKEE-zee. Skeezy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE).
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- SKEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeezy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skeezy
American and British speakers say skeezy in essentially the same way: /ˈskizi/ in the US and /ˈskiːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEE-zee.
What does skeezy mean?
- Despicable, tasteless.
- Sleazy.
Where does skeezy come from?
US, 1992. Variant of sleazy, possibly influenced by sketchy (“dubious, unnerving”); alternatively analyzed as blend of sketchy + sleazy.
Words that rhyme with skeezy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skeezy.
Questions about saying skeezy
How do you pronounce skeezy?
Say SKEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskizi/. In British English it is /ˈskiːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeezy?
Skeezy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE). Broken into parts: SKEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say skeezy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskizi/ and the British form is /ˈskiːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.