How to pronounce skewed
Say it like SKYOOD. Skewed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKYOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skewed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of skewed
American and British speakers say skewed in essentially the same way: /skjud/ in the US and /skjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKYOOD.
What does skewed mean?
- Twisted at an angle.
- Biased, distorted
- simple past and past participle of skew How to pronounce skew
Words that rhyme with skewed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skewed.
Questions about saying skewed
How do you pronounce skewed?
Say SKYOOD. The American pronunciation is /skjud/. In British English it is /skjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skewed?
Skewed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKYOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say skewed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skjud/ and the British form is /skjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.