How to pronounce skittles
Say it like SKIT-ulz. Skittles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT).
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US American/ˈskɪtəlz/SKIT-ulz
UK British/ˈskɪtəlz/SKIT-ulz
- SKIT
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skittles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skittles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKIT-ulz.
What does skittles mean?
noun
- A pub game in which a ball is rolled down a wooden alley in order to knock down as many of the nine skittles as possible.
- An informal form of chess played without a clock.
- plural of skittle How to pronounce skittle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of skittle How to pronounce skittle
Questions about saying skittles
How do you pronounce skittles?
Say SKIT-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈskɪtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skittles?
Skittles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT). Broken into parts: SKIT · ulz.
Is skittles 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 /ˈskɪtəlz/ (SKIT-ulz).