How to pronounce skimming
Say it like SKIM-ing. Skimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimming 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skimming
American and British speakers say skimming in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-ing.
What does skimming mean?
- present participle and gerund of skim How to pronounce skim
- Something skimmed from a surface etc.“aluminium skimmings”
- A motion or action that skims.
- The sport of skimboarding.
Where does skimming come from?
From skim + -ing.
Words that rhyme with skimming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skimming.
Questions about saying skimming
How do you pronounce skimming?
Say SKIM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimming?
Skimming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say skimming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.