How to pronounce skiing
Say it like SKEE-ing. Skiing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE).
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- SKEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skiing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skiing
American and British speakers say skiing in essentially the same way: /ˈskiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskiːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEE-ing.
What does skiing mean?
- a sport in which participants must travel on skis
Words that rhyme with skiing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skiing.
Questions about saying skiing
How do you pronounce skiing?
Say SKEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skiing?
Skiing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEE). Broken into parts: SKEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say skiing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskiːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.