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skittish

How many syllables in skittish?

  2 syllables

Divide skittish into syllables:   skit-tish
Stressed syllable in skittish:   skit-tish
How to pronounce skittish:   skit-ish
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Synonyms for skittish


2 syllables
  • edgy
  • lively
  • restless
  • jumpy
  • playful
  • wary
3 syllables
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    What rhymes with skittish

    2 syllables
    • British
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