How to pronounce skeg
Say it like SKEG. Skeg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKEG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of skeg
American and British speakers say skeg in essentially the same way: /skɛɡ/ in the US and /skɛɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEG.
What does skeg mean?
- A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
- A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.
- A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.
Where does skeg come from?
From a dialectal term for a stump, branch, or wooden peg.
Words that rhyme with skeg
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skeg.
Questions about saying skeg
How do you pronounce skeg?
Say SKEG. The American pronunciation is /skɛɡ/. In British English it is /skɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeg?
Skeg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEG.
Do Americans and Brits say skeg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɛɡ/ and the British form is /skɛɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.