To pronounce "skills", say SKILLS — one syllable, IPA /skɪlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/skɪlz/
IPA
"skills" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chills and thrills, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Skills" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "skills" is /skɪlz/.
Skills: To set apart; separate.
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