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How to pronounce skein

skein
/skeɪn/
1 syllable

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Skein, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

Words that rhyme with skein

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How do you pronounce skein?

Skein is pronounced /skeɪn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in skein?

Skein has 1 syllable.

What rhymes with skein?

duquesne, duane, aine, iain.

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