How to pronounce skimp
Say it like SKIMP. Skimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKIMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skimp
American and British speakers say skimp in essentially the same way: /skɪmp/ in the US and /skɪmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIMP.
What does skimp mean?
- To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.“I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.”
- To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
- To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
- A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- Underwear.
Where does skimp come from?
Perhaps of North Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *skimpijaną (“to skip, dance, gesture, mock”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with skimp
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Questions about saying skimp
How do you pronounce skimp?
Say SKIMP. The American pronunciation is /skɪmp/. In British English it is /skɪmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimp?
Skimp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKIMP.
Do Americans and Brits say skimp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɪmp/ and the British form is /skɪmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.