How to pronounce skippy
Say it like SKIP-ee. Skippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP).
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- SKIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skippy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skippy
American and British speakers say skippy in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪpi/ in the US and /ˈskɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIP-ee.
What does skippy mean?
- Characterized by skipping movements.
- Having an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to.
Where does skippy come from?
From skip + -y.
Words that rhyme with skippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skippy.
Questions about saying skippy
How do you pronounce skippy?
Say SKIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈskɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skippy?
Skippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP). Broken into parts: SKIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say skippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈskɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.