How to Pronounce Skimped

To pronounce "skimped", say SKIMP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /skɪmpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/skɪmpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skimped”

"skimped" has 2 syllables: skimp-ed. It rhymes with jumped and stumped, if that helps it stick.

What does skimped mean?

verb

  1. To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

    “I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.”

verb

  1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
  2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

adjective

  1. Sparse; scanty.

Words that rhyme with skimped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jumpedstumpedslumpedbumpeddumpedhumpedpumpedlumpedthumpedplumpedclumpedpimped

Related words

scrimpscantstintscantlingspareleanpenuriousthin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skimped"?▾

"Skimped" has 2 syllables: skimp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "skimped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skimped" is /skɪmpt/.

What does "skimped" mean?▾

Skimped: To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

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