How to pronounce skirted
Say it like SKUR-tid. Skirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skirted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKUR-tid.
What does skirted mean?
- Wearing a skirt.
- Having a skirt.
- Bordered.
- simple past and past participle of skirt How to pronounce skirt
Where does skirted come from?
From skirt + -ed.
Words that rhyme with skirted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skirted.
Questions about saying skirted
How do you pronounce skirted?
Say SKUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirted?
Skirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · tid.
Is skirted 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 /ˈskɜːtɪd/ (SKUR-tid).