How to Pronounce "skimmer"
word
ˈskɪmɝ
SKIM-er
skˈɪmɐ
SKIM-uh
Definition
A skimmer is a tool used to remove things floating on the surface of a liquid, like oil or foam. It can also refer to a device used illegally to steal card information from ATMs or other machines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪmɝ
British English
skˈɪmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIM-er
UK
SKIM-uh
Listen in Context
Use the skimmer to remove the foam from the soup.
The chef cleaned the oil with a skimmer.
A thief installed a skimmer on the ATM.
That credit card skimmer looked almost invisible on the machine.