How to pronounce skewy
Say it like SKOO-ee. Skewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skewy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skewy
American and British speakers say skewy in essentially the same way: /ˈskui/ in the US and /ˈskuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOO-ee.
What does skewy mean?
- Skewed or skewing; tending to skew; showing signs of skewing.
Where does skewy come from?
From skew + -y.
Words that rhyme with skewy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skewy.
Questions about saying skewy
How do you pronounce skewy?
Say SKOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskui/. In British English it is /ˈskuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skewy?
Skewy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say skewy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskui/ and the British form is /ˈskuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.