How to pronounce skimmers
Say it like SKIM-erz. Skimmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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US American/ˈskɪmɚz/SKIM-erz
UK British/ˈskɪməz/SKIM-uz
- SKIM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimmers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skimmers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIM-uz.
What does skimmers mean?
noun
- plural of skimmer How to pronounce skimmer
Questions about saying skimmers
How do you pronounce skimmers?
Say SKIM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimmers?
Skimmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · erz.
Is skimmers 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 /ˈskɪməz/ (SKIM-uz).