How to pronounce skirty
Say it like SKUR-tee. Skirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skirty
- 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-tee.
What does skirty mean?
- Like a skirt; featuring a skirt or skirts.“The sides flare out to give it a skirty look.”
- Wearing a skirt.
- Fond of wearing skirts; tending to wear skirts.“I'm just not a skirty person.”
- Alternative spelling of skirtie.
Where does skirty come from?
From skirt + -y (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with skirty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skirty.
Questions about saying skirty
How do you pronounce skirty?
Say SKUR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝti/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirty?
Skirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · tee.
Is skirty 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 /ˈskɜːti/ (SKUR-tee).