How to Pronounce Skell

To pronounce "skell", say SKELL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “skell”

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

What does skell mean?

noun

  1. A homeless person, especially one who sleeps in the New York subway.

    “Did you see those two skells lying in the doorway?”

  2. (police jargon) A male suspicious person or crime suspect, especially a street person such as a drug dealer, pimp or panhandler.

Words that rhyme with skell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

skelskellumskellingtonskellyskinnerskelderskunkskipper-bird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skell"?▾

"Skell" has one syllable.

What does "skell" mean?▾

Skell: A homeless person, especially one who sleeps in the New York subway.

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