How to pronounce skipping
Say it like SKIP-ing. Skipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP).
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- SKIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skipping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skipping
American and British speakers say skipping in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIP-ing.
What does skipping mean?
- present participle and gerund of skip How to pronounce skip
- The act by which something is skipped or omitted.
- The game, activity, or exercise of jump rope.
Words that rhyme with skipping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skipping.
Questions about saying skipping
How do you pronounce skipping?
Say SKIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skipping?
Skipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP). Broken into parts: SKIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say skipping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.