how to pronounce skirmish

/ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/

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skirmish is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of skirmish in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… one public skirmish that stands out over …”

meanings of skirmish

noun:

A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
Any minor dispute.

verb:

To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

skirmish frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word skirmish occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.