skittles meaning

UK US /ˈskɪtəlz/ 2 syllables

skittles (noun): a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins.

Definition of skittles

  1. a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins

    Synonyms: ninepins

    Type of: bowling

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How to pronounce skittles

skittles is pronounced /ˈskɪtəlz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in ES · 8-letter words

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