How to pronounce skirmishes
Say it like SKUR-mih-shiz. Skirmishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- mih
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirmishes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skirmishes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-mih-shiz.
What does skirmishes mean?
- plural of skirmish How to pronounce skirmish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of skirmish How to pronounce skirmish
Questions about saying skirmishes
How do you pronounce skirmishes?
Say SKUR-mih-shiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝmɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːmɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirmishes?
Skirmishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · mih · shiz.
Is skirmishes 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 /ˈskɜːmɪʃɪz/ (SKUR-mih-shiz).