How to pronounce skewered
Say it like SKYOO-erd. Skewered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO).
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- SKYOO
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skewered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skewered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKYOO-ud.
What does skewered mean?
- simple past and past participle of skewer How to pronounce skewer
Words that rhyme with skewered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skewered.
Questions about saying skewered
How do you pronounce skewered?
Say SKYOO-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskjuɚd/. In British English it is /ˈskjuːəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skewered?
Skewered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: SKYOO · erd.
Is skewered 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 /ˈskjuːəd/ (SKYOO-ud).