How to Pronounce "skim off"
expression
ˈskɪm/ /ˈɔf
SKIM-awf
skˈɪm/ /ˈɒf
skim-OF
Definition
To gently remove a thin layer from the surface of a liquid (like cream from milk); also, to secretly take part of money, often dishonestly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪm/ /ˈɔf
British English
skˈɪm/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIM-awf
UK
skim-OF
Listen in Context
Please skim off the fat from the top of the soup.
They used a spoon to skim off the cream from the milk.
It is wrong to skim off money from the company account.
Sometimes you have to skim off the extra oil if you want the dish to taste lighter.