How to pronounce skimelton
Say it like SKIM-ul-tun. Skimelton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- ul
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimelton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIMSay 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skimelton
American and British speakers say skimelton in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪməltən/ in the US and /ˈskɪməltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-ul-tun.
What does skimelton mean?
- A raucous gathering outside the home of newlyweds; a skimmington, a shivaree.
Questions about saying skimelton
How do you pronounce skimelton?
Say SKIM-ul-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪməltən/. In British English it is /ˈskɪməltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimelton?
Skimelton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · ul · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say skimelton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪməltən/ and the British form is /ˈskɪməltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.