How to pronounce skiver
Say it like SKY-ver. Skiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-vuh.
What does skiver mean?
- A slacker.
- A truant; one who is absent without permission, especially from school.
- One who uses a skive (or skives).
- An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin, tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed, formerly used for hat linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc.
- The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or skins.
Where does skiver come from?
From skive (“play truant”) + -er.
Questions about saying skiver
How do you pronounce skiver?
Say SKY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪvər/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skiver?
Skiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · ver.
Is skiver 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 /ˈskaɪvə/ (SKY-vuh).