How to Pronounce Skimming

To pronounce "skimming", say SKIMM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SKIMM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “skimming”

"skimming" has 2 syllables: skimm-ing. It rhymes with brimming and trimming, if that helps it stick.

What does skimming mean?

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.

noun

  1. Something skimmed from a surface etc.

    “aluminium skimmings”

  2. A motion or action that skims.

Words that rhyme with skimming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brimmingtrimmingdimmingswimmingschimmingslimming

Related words

shavinggrazingskimmerskiffskiffleskimboardskimboardingsurfacing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skimming"?▾

"Skimming" has 2 syllables: skimm · ing.

What does "skimming" mean?▾

Skimming: To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

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