How to pronounce skep
Say it like SKEP. Skep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of skep
American and British speakers say skep in essentially the same way: /skɛp/ in the US and /skɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEP.
What does skep mean?
- A basket.
- A beehive made of straw or wicker.
- To transfer (bees) into a skep.
Where does skep come from?
Late Old English sceppe, from Old Norse skeppa (“basket”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with skep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skep.
Questions about saying skep
How do you pronounce skep?
Say SKEP. The American pronunciation is /skɛp/. In British English it is /skɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skep?
Skep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEP.
Do Americans and Brits say skep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɛp/ and the British form is /skɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.