How to pronounce skiffle
Say it like SKIF-ul. Skiffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIF).
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- SKIF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skiffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skiffle
American and British speakers say skiffle in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪfəl/ in the US and /ˈskɪfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIF-ul.
What does skiffle mean?
- A type of folk music, with jazz and blues influences, using homemade or improvised instruments.
- To play skiffle.
- Synonym of skiff (“light shower of rain or snow; light dusting of snow or ice (on ground, water, etc)”).
Words that rhyme with skiffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skiffle.
Questions about saying skiffle
How do you pronounce skiffle?
Say SKIF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪfəl/. In British English it is /ˈskɪfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skiffle?
Skiffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIF). Broken into parts: SKIF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say skiffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪfəl/ and the British form is /ˈskɪfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.