How to pronounce skewer
Say it like SKYOO-er. Skewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO).
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- SKYOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skewer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skewer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKYOO-uh.
What does skewer mean?
- A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
- Food served on a skewer.
- A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, exposes a less valuable piece.
- That which skews something.
- To impale on a skewer.
- To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.
- To severely mock or discredit.
Where does skewer come from?
From Middle English skeuier, skuer, likely a variant of Middle English *skever, *skiver (compare Modern English skiver), probably of North Germanic origin, compare Icelandic skífa (“to slice”), Norwegian skive, Swedish skiva, Swedish skifer (“a slate”).
Words that rhyme with skewer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skewer.
Questions about saying skewer
How do you pronounce skewer?
Say SKYOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskjuɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skewer?
Skewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: SKYOO · er.
Is skewer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskjuːə/ (SKYOO-uh).