How to Pronounce "skirting"
word
ˈskɝtɪŋ
SKUR-ting
skˈɜːtɪŋ
SKUR-ting
Definition
"Skirting" is the strip of material (usually wood or plastic) that runs along the bottom of a wall indoors. It can also mean going around the edge of something or avoiding a topic or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɝtɪŋ
British English
skˈɜːtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKUR-ting
UK
SKUR-ting
Listen in Context
The skirting along the wall matches the floor color.
She was skirting the edge of the playground.
Stop skirting the question and answer me.
The room looks unfinished without any skirting along the base of the walls.