How to pronounce skimmed
Say it like SKIMD. Skimmed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKIMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimmed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skimmed
American and British speakers say skimmed in essentially the same way: /skɪmd/ in the US and /skɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIMD.
What does skimmed mean?
- Of milk: with all of the cream removed.
- simple past and past participle of skim How to pronounce skim
Words that rhyme with skimmed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skimmed.
Questions about saying skimmed
How do you pronounce skimmed?
Say SKIMD. The American pronunciation is /skɪmd/. In British English it is /skɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimmed?
Skimmed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKIMD.
Do Americans and Brits say skimmed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɪmd/ and the British form is /skɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.