How to pronounce skimmy
Say it like SKIM-ee. Skimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimmy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skimmy
American and British speakers say skimmy in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪmi/ in the US and /ˈskɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-ee.
What does skimmy mean?
- Tending or seeming to skim; loose
Where does skimmy come from?
From skim + -y.
Words that rhyme with skimmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skimmy.
Questions about saying skimmy
How do you pronounce skimmy?
Say SKIM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimmy?
Skimmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say skimmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈskɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.