How to pronounce skinnier
Say it like SKIN-ee-er. Skinnier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN).
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- SKIN
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skinnier 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.
- eeKeep 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 skinnier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIN-ee-uh.
What does skinnier mean?
- comparative form of skinny: more skinny How to pronounce skinny
Words that rhyme with skinnier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skinnier.
Questions about saying skinnier
How do you pronounce skinnier?
Say SKIN-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪniɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skinnier?
Skinnier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN). Broken into parts: SKIN · ee · er.
Is skinnier 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 /ˈskɪniə/ (SKIN-ee-uh).