How to pronounce skinless
Say it like SKIN-lus. Skinless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN).
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- SKIN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skinless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skinless
American and British speakers say skinless in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪnləs/ in the US and /ˈskɪnləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIN-lus.
What does skinless mean?
- Not having an outer layer of skin or skinlike material, or with such a layer removed.“I bought skinless chicken breast because the fat right under the skin is supposed to be fattening; but they don't crisp as much.”
Where does skinless come from?
From Middle English skynles, equivalent to skin + -less.
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Words that rhyme with skinless
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Questions about saying skinless
How do you pronounce skinless?
Say SKIN-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪnləs/. In British English it is /ˈskɪnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skinless?
Skinless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN). Broken into parts: SKIN · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say skinless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪnləs/ and the British form is /ˈskɪnləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.