How to pronounce skimpiest
Say it like SKIM-pee-ust. Skimpiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- pee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimpiest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skimpiest
American and British speakers say skimpiest in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪmpiəst/ in the US and /ˈskɪmpiəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-pee-ust.
What does skimpiest mean?
- superlative form of skimpy: most skimpy How to pronounce skimpy
Questions about saying skimpiest
How do you pronounce skimpiest?
Say SKIM-pee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmpiəst/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmpiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimpiest?
Skimpiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · pee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say skimpiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪmpiəst/ and the British form is /ˈskɪmpiəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.