How to pronounce skit
Say it like SKIT. Skit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skit
American and British speakers say skit in essentially the same way: /skɪt/ in the US and /skɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIT.
What does skit mean?
- A short comic performance done by amateurs.
- A jeer or sally; a brief satire.
- A short, sharp shower (of rain).
- To make fun of.
- To caper; to skip or run lightly and quickly.
Where does skit come from?
Origin uncertain. Perhaps from Old Norse skjúta (“to shoot, dart, move quickly”), variant of skjóta.
Words that rhyme with skit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skit.
Questions about saying skit
How do you pronounce skit?
Say SKIT. The American pronunciation is /skɪt/. In British English it is /skɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skit?
Skit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKIT.
Do Americans and Brits say skit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɪt/ and the British form is /skɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.