How to Pronounce Skint

To pronounce "skint", say SKINT — one syllable, IPA /skɪnt/. 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

/skɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skint”

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

What does skint mean?

adjective

  1. Penniless, poor, impecunious, broke.
  2. Skinned

Words that rhyme with skint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfront

Related words

poorstony-brokestone-brokebrokebustplacklessthinpotless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skint"?▾

"Skint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skint" is /skɪnt/.

What does "skint" mean?▾

Skint: Penniless, poor, impecunious, broke.

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