How to pronounce skintight
Say it like SKIN-tyte. Skintight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN).
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- SKIN
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skintight 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.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of skintight
American and British speakers say skintight in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIN-tyte.
What does skintight mean?
- Conforming tightly to the body, snug against the skin.
Where does skintight come from?
From skin + tight.
Questions about saying skintight
How do you pronounce skintight?
Say SKIN-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skintight?
Skintight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN). Broken into parts: SKIN · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say skintight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈskɪnˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.