How to pronounce skippable
Say it like SKIP-uh-bul. Skippable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP).
- SKIP
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skippable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skippable
American and British speakers say skippable in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪpəbəl/ in the US and /ˈskɪpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIP-uh-bul.
What does skippable mean?
- Capable of being skipped.
- Not worth watching or doing; missable.
Where does skippable come from?
From skip + -able.
Questions about saying skippable
How do you pronounce skippable?
Say SKIP-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪpəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskɪpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skippable?
Skippable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP). Broken into parts: SKIP · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say skippable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪpəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈskɪpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.