How to pronounce skimpier
Say it like SKIM-pee-er. Skimpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimpier 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skimpier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIM-pee-uh.
What does skimpier mean?
- comparative form of skimpy: more skimpy How to pronounce skimpy
Questions about saying skimpier
How do you pronounce skimpier?
Say SKIM-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimpier?
Skimpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · pee · er.
Is skimpier 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 /ˈskɪmpiə/ (SKIM-pee-uh).