How to Pronounce Skim

To pronounce "skim", say SKIM — one syllable, IPA /skɪm/. 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

/skɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skim”

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

What does skim mean?

noun

  1. A cursory reading, skipping the details.
  2. Skim milk.

verb

  1. To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.
  2. To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.

adjective

  1. (of milk) Having lowered fat content.

Words that rhyme with skim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grimdimvimtrimprimhymnwhimrimbrimshimpseudonymlimb

Related words

skitterskipplanerakescancream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skim"?▾

"Skim" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skim" is /skɪm/.

What does "skim" mean?▾

Skim: A cursory reading, skipping the details.

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