How to pronounce skidder
Say it like SKID-er. Skidder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKID).
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- SKID
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skidder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skidder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKID-uh.
What does skidder mean?
- One who travels with a skidding motion.
- One who moves something by the use of a skid.
- a vehicle for pulling trees out of a forest.
Where does skidder come from?
From skid + -er.
Words that rhyme with skidder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skidder.
Questions about saying skidder
How do you pronounce skidder?
Say SKID-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skidder?
Skidder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKID). Broken into parts: SKID · er.
Is skidder 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 /ˈskɪdə/ (SKID-uh).