How to pronounce skis
Say it like SKEEZ. Skis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skis
American and British speakers say skis in essentially the same way: /skiz/ in the US and /skiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEEZ.
What does skis mean?
- plural of ski How to pronounce ski
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ski How to pronounce ski
Words that rhyme with skis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skis.
Questions about saying skis
How do you pronounce skis?
Say SKEEZ. The American pronunciation is /skiz/. In British English it is /skiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skis?
Skis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say skis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skiz/ and the British form is /skiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.