How to pronounce skimpy
Say it like SKIM-pee. Skimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce skimpy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKIM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimpy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of skimpy
American and British speakers say skimpy in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪmpi/ in the US and /ˈskɪmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIM-pee.
What does skimpy mean?
- Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.“They served a pretty skimpy portion of ice cream as the free birthday dessert.”
- Very small, light, or revealing.“Have you ever seen such a skimpy bikini?”
- Wearing skimpy clothing; scantily clad.
- A barmaid who wears little clothing.
Where does skimpy come from?
From skimp + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with skimpy
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Questions about saying skimpy
How do you pronounce skimpy?
Say SKIM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪmpi/. In British English it is /ˈskɪmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimpy?
Skimpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIM). Broken into parts: SKIM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say skimpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪmpi/ and the British form is /ˈskɪmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.