skimmer

/ˈskɪmər/

Syllables skim·mer

Stress SKIM-mer

Phonics Breakdown

sk

/sk/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short vowel

mm

/m/

double consonant

er

/ər/

weak schwa

Meaning

a person or device that removes or glides over the surface of something

Sound Reference

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skim=/skɪm/(skim) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The skimmer removes oil from the surface of the water.