To pronounce "skittishly", say SKITT-ishly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"skittishly" has 2 syllables: skitt-ishly. It rhymes with sluttishly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Skittishly" has 2 syllables: skitt · ishly.
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