How to Pronounce Skein

To pronounce "skein", say SKEIN — one syllable, IPA /skeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/skeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skein”

"skein" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does skein mean?

noun

  1. A quantity of yarn, thread, or the like, put up together, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.
  2. A web, a weave, a tangle.

verb

  1. To wind or weave into a skein.

Words that rhyme with skein

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skein"?▾

"Skein" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skein"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skein" is /skeɪn/.

What does "skein" mean?▾

Skein: A quantity of yarn, thread, or the like, put up together, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.

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