How to pronounce skimping
Say it like SKIM-ping. Skimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
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- SKIM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skimping
American and British speakers say skimping in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-ping.
What does skimping mean?
- present participle and gerund of skimp How to pronounce skimp
- scanty; meager; done inefficiently.
Words that rhyme with skimping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skimping.
Questions about saying skimping
How do you pronounce skimping?
Say SKIM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimping?
Skimping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say skimping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.