How to pronounce skirmishing
Say it like SKUR-mih-shing. Skirmishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- mih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirmishing 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skirmishing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-mih-shing.
What does skirmishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of skirmish How to pronounce skirmish
- A brief battle; a skirmish.
Questions about saying skirmishing
How do you pronounce skirmishing?
Say SKUR-mih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝmɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːmɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirmishing?
Skirmishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · mih · shing.
Is skirmishing 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 /ˈskɜːmɪʃɪŋ/ (SKUR-mih-shing).