How to pronounce skimmer
Say it like SKIM-er. Skimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimmer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIM-uh.
What does skimmer mean?
- A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
- A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.
- A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.
- To shimmer.
- To move quickly, to flutter.
Where does skimmer come from?
From skim + -er.
Words that rhyme with skimmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skimmer.
Questions about saying skimmer
How do you pronounce skimmer?
Say SKIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimmer?
Skimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · er.
Is skimmer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɪmə/ (SKIM-uh).