To pronounce "skin-deep", say SKIND-eep — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"skin-deep" has 2 syllables: skind-eep.
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“Chris Huhne, environment spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said Mr Blair's remarks showed he was "delusional" on climate change and that his environmentalism was only "skin deep". - The Independent, 10/01/07”
"Skin-deep" has 2 syllables: skind · eep.
Skin-deep: Shallow, superficial.
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