How to Pronounce Skinny

To pronounce "skinny", say SKINNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈskɪni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈskɪni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skinny”

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

What does skinny mean?

noun

  1. The details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

    “She called to get the skinny on the latest goings-on in the club.”

  2. A state of nakedness; nudity.

verb

  1. To reduce or cut down.

adjective

  1. Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

    “Her recent weight loss has made her look rather skinny than slender”

  2. (of food or beverages) Low-fat.

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Words that rhyme with skinny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ignominyninnyguineatinnyshinnypinnyinniebrineyminihinnywhinnyjinni

Related words

thinscrawnyscraggyunderweightlow-downleanpoopdope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skinny"?▾

"Skinny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skinny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skinny" is /ˈskɪni/.

What does "skinny" mean?▾

Skinny: The details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

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