How to Pronounce "skip a beat"
expression
ˈskɪp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbit
SKIP-uh-BEET
skˈɪp/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːt
SKIP-uh-BEET
Definition
To experience a moment of strong surprise, excitement, fear, or nervousness, which feels like your heart missed a beat. Often used to describe an emotional reaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbit
British English
skˈɪp/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIP-uh-BEET
UK
SKIP-uh-BEET
Listen in Context
The loud noise made my heart skip a beat.
When I saw the test results, my heart skipped a beat.
Her smile made my heart skip a beat.
Wow, that close call really made my heart skip a beat.