How to pronounce skirtini
Say it like skur-TEE-nee. Skirtini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- skur
- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirtini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skirtini
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: skur-TEE-nee.
What does skirtini mean?
- A two-piece swimsuit consisting of a bikini or other style top (halter, tank, etc.) and a short, skirted bottom.
Where does skirtini come from?
Blend of skirt + bikini.
Words that rhyme with skirtini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skirtini.
Questions about saying skirtini
How do you pronounce skirtini?
Say skur-TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /skɝˈtini/. In British English it is /skɜːˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirtini?
Skirtini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: skur · TEE · nee.
Is skirtini 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 /skɜːˈtiːni/ (skur-TEE-nee).