How to Pronounce Skive

To pronounce "skive", say SKIV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈskaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skive”

"skive" has 2 syllables: skiv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does skive mean?

noun

  1. Something very easy, where one can slack off without penalty.

    “Mr Smith's history classes are a total skive.”

  2. An act of avoiding lessons or work.

verb

  1. To avoid one's lessons or work (chiefly at school or university); shirk.

Synonyms

play hookyskipskive off

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Words that rhyme with skive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

shirkdosseschewshuckskulkflunkfainaigue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skive"?▾

"Skive" has 2 syllables: skiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "skive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skive" is /ˈskaɪv/.

What does "skive" mean?▾

Skive: Something very easy, where one can slack off without penalty.

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