How to pronounce skelp
Say it like SKELP. Skelp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKELP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skelp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKELPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of skelp
American and British speakers say skelp in essentially the same way: /skɛlp/ in the US and /skɛlp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKELP.
What does skelp mean?
- To beat or slap with the hand.
- To beat, pound or hammer.
- To drive by blows; to drive (hard), to cause to move rapidly.
- A blow; a smart stroke, especially with the hand; a smack.
- A squall; a heavy fall of rain.
- A large portion.
- A narrow strip of rolled or forged metal, ready to be bent and welded to form a pipe.
Where does skelp come from?
From Middle English skelpen, probably of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with skelp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skelp.
Questions about saying skelp
How do you pronounce skelp?
Say SKELP. The American pronunciation is /skɛlp/. In British English it is /skɛlp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skelp?
Skelp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKELP.
Do Americans and Brits say skelp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɛlp/ and the British form is /skɛlp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.