How to pronounce skirting
Say it like SKUR-ting. Skirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skirting
- 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-ting.
What does skirting mean?
- present participle and gerund of skirt How to pronounce skirt
- Skirting boards collectively.
- skirts collectively; material for skirts
- The act of one who skirts around something, or avoids it.
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Words that rhyme with skirting
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Questions about saying skirting
How do you pronounce skirting?
Say SKUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirting?
Skirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · ting.
Is skirting 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 /ˈskɜːtɪŋ/ (SKUR-ting).