How to Pronounce "skimping"
word
ˈskɪmpɪŋ
SKIMP-ing
skˈɪmpɪŋ
sk-IMP-ing
Definition
Spending less money, time, or resources than necessary, often resulting in poor quality or insufficient results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪmpɪŋ
British English
skˈɪmpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIMP-ing
UK
sk-IMP-ing
Listen in Context
There's no point in skimping if it ruins the final result.
She got sick after skimping on meals for weeks.
He is always skimping on lunch to save money.
They regretted skimping on good shoes for the trip.