How to pronounce skittle
Say it like SKIT-ul. Skittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT).
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- SKIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skittle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skittle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKIT-ul.
What does skittle mean?
- One of the wooden targets used in skittles.
- To play skittles.
- (with down) To squander one's money.
- (sometimes with out) To rapidly bowl out a succession of batsmen.
Where does skittle come from?
Origin unknown. Perhaps of North Germanic origin, from Old Norse skutill (“bolt, harpoon”), related to skjóta (“to shoot”), but the OED dismisses this connection as conjecture.
Words that rhyme with skittle
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Questions about saying skittle
How do you pronounce skittle?
Say SKIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈskɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skittle?
Skittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT). Broken into parts: SKIT · ul.
Is skittle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskɪtəl/ (SKIT-ul).