How to Pronounce Skiing

To pronounce "skiing", say SKIING — one syllable, IPA /ˈskiɪŋ/. 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

/ˈskiɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skiing”

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

What does skiing mean?

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)

noun

  1. A group of sports utilizing skis as primary equipment.

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Words that rhyme with skiing

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fleeingwellbeingfreeingoverseeingagreeingdisagreeinghieing

Related words

pistesnowboardingskatingxccross-countryhelialpineice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skiing"?▾

"Skiing" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skiing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skiing" is /ˈskiɪŋ/.

What does "skiing" mean?▾

Skiing: To move on skis

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