To pronounce "skittle", say SKITTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɪtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskɪtəl/
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"skittle" has 2 syllables: skittl-e. It rhymes with belittle and little, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Skittle" has 2 syllables: skittl · e.
The IPA transcription of "skittle" is /ˈskɪtəl/.
Skittle: One of the wooden targets used in skittles.
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