How to Pronounce Skids

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/skɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skids”

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

What does skids mean?

noun

  1. An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

    “Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid.”

  2. A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan.

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. A stepchild.

Words that rhyme with skids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eyelidssidslidsridsforbidsoutbidsgrandkidsbidscounterbidsgridskidsmadrids

Related words

sideslipslewslueslideslipbootiesrunnersskates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skids"?▾

"Skids" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skids"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skids" is /skɪdz/.

What does "skids" mean?▾

Skids: An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

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