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How to Pronounce "porcelain skin"

expression

POR-suh-lin SKIN
PAW-sil-in SKIN

Definition

Very smooth, pale, and flawless skin that looks delicate, like fine porcelain. This expression is often used to describe a classical or idealized beauty.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɔɹsəɫən/ /ˈskɪn

British English

pˈɔːsɪlˌɪn/ /skˈɪn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

POR-suh-lin SKIN

UK

PAW-sil-in SKIN

Listen in Context

She has porcelain skin and shiny black hair.

Many models are famous for their porcelain skin.

People used to admire queens for their porcelain skin.

Everyone was jealous of her flawless porcelain skin at the party.