How to Pronounce Skidding

To pronounce "skidding", say SKIDD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɪdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skidding”

"skidding" has 2 syllables: skidd-ing. It rhymes with forbidding and bidding, if that helps it stick.

What does skidding mean?

verb

  1. To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.

    “They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street.”

  2. To protect or support with a skid or skids.

noun

  1. The motion of something that skids.
  2. The logging operation for pulling cut trees out of a forest.

Synonyms

skid

Words that rhyme with skidding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forbiddingbiddingkiddingriddingoutbidding

Related words

slidingslippingskeedskidderscootfishtailslidewayspinout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skidding"?▾

"Skidding" has 2 syllables: skidd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "skidding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skidding" is /ˈskɪdɪŋ/.

What does "skidding" mean?▾

Skidding: To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.

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