How to Pronounce Skiff

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/skɪf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skiff”

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

What does skiff mean?

noun

  1. Term used in tea gardens and denotes the act of cutting/pruning the bushes as per the specific norms. Various types of skiff are used viz Light Skiff (LS), Medium Skiff (MS), Deep Skiff (DS) and Level Of Skiff (LOS).

noun

  1. A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern.
  2. Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.

verb

  1. To navigate in a skiff.

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Words that rhyme with skiff

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stiffwhiffbiffquiffglyphriffgliffsniffspifftiffziffgriff

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skiff"?▾

"Skiff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skiff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skiff" is /skɪf/.

What does "skiff" mean?▾

Skiff: Term used in tea gardens and denotes the act of cutting/pruning the bushes as per the specific norms. Various types of skiff are used viz Light Skiff (LS), Medium Skiff (MS), Deep Skiff (DS) and Level Of Skiff (LOS).

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