How to pronounce skiddy
Say it like SKID-ee. Skiddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKID).
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- SKID
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skiddy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skiddy
American and British speakers say skiddy in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪdi/ in the US and /ˈskɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKID-ee.
What does skiddy mean?
- Likely to skid, or cause skidding.
- Containing skidmarks.
Where does skiddy come from?
From skid + -y.
Words that rhyme with skiddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skiddy.
Questions about saying skiddy
How do you pronounce skiddy?
Say SKID-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈskɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skiddy?
Skiddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKID). Broken into parts: SKID · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say skiddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈskɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.