Skip to content
lexiwi

How many syllables in skin?

Type another word to check it instantly.

  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable skin
  • 4 letters
Syllables
skin has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/skɪn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with skin

More words with a similar syllable count and stress pattern

Frequently asked questions

How do you divide skin into syllables?

skin divides as skin. skin has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in skin?

Skin has 1 syllable (skin).

Which syllable is stressed in skin?

The stressed syllable in skin is skin. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce skin?

/skɪn/ in American English.