How to Pronounce Ski

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

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Letters

/ʃiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ski”

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

What does ski mean?

noun

  1. One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water
  2. One of a pair of long flat runners under some flying machines, used for landing

verb

  1. To move on skis
  2. To travel over (a slope etc.) on skis; to travel on skis at (a place), (especially as a sport)

Words that rhyme with ski

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

schusssnowboardingslalomskatingsurfcross-countryrunnerdownhill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ski"?▾

"Ski" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ski"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ski" is /ʃiː/.

What does "ski" mean?▾

Ski: One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water

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