How to Pronounce Skirt

To pronounce "skirt", say SKIRT — one syllable, IPA /skɜːt/. 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

/skɜːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skirt”

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

What does skirt mean?

noun

  1. An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
  2. The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.

verb

  1. To be on or form the border of.

    “The plain was skirted by rows of trees.”

  2. To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.

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Words that rhyme with skirt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skirt"?▾

"Skirt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skirt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skirt" is /skɜːt/.

What does "skirt" mean?▾

Skirt: An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.

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