Reference [29] evaluates the suitability of SynRMs for electric traction applications. Skew is applied to reduce torque ripple by using a 2.5\({}^{\circ}\) mechanical skew angle between three stacks, resulting in an angle close to the slot pitch. In [30], the torque ripple was reduced by dividing the machine into three layers using step skew, but the skewing angle is not specified. A SynRM was optimized using topology optimization in [31], which increased the torque compared to a model optimized with parameters, but also increased the torque ripple. The skewing technique was used to reduce the torque ripple by dividing the rotor into two slices, but the specific skew angle and its determination method are not reported. In [32], the goal was to reduce torque ripple through rotor skewing while maintaining a power factor through optimization. The study found that the optimum mechanical skew angle across all machines was 2.5 mechanical degrees, very close to the slot pitch. All these works seem to match the one-slot-pitch skewing trend. Despite the prevalence of the slot pitch angle as the optimal skew angle in the literature, references [33; 34] question its effectiveness in minimizing torque ripple. Reference [33] demonstrates that a torque ripple of less than 3.0% can be achieved by applying rotor skew. The optimum rotor skew angles ranged from 60-70% of a slot pitch angle for the 24-slot machine and 30-80% for the 36-slot machine. The analysis highlights that the ideal rotor skew angle heavily depends on both the stator configuration and the rotor topology. In [34], a comparison between continuous skewing and discrete skewing was performed over a SynRM. The results indicated that the torque ripple was significantly reduced even with two stacks, while only slightly decreasing in the average torque when high order torque harmonics were produced. Some results showed that the optimal skew angle differed from the traditional one-slot pitch, being either higher or lower, depending on the type of skew technique applied (continuous or discrete). As a result, recent trends have been investigated to improve the efficacy of skewing in different topologies [17; 35; 36]. A new unconventional magnet step-skew method for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) is introduced in [17]. It involves varying both the length of the magnet and the skew angle between magnet segments, in contrast to the constant stack length and step-skew angle in conventional permanent magnet (PM) motors. A semi-finite element analysis (FEA) algorithm is developed showing improved performance compared to conventional step-skew. However, it comes with increased magnet manufacturing cost. In [35], a new method for parameterizing the flux barrier profiles of SynRMs and Permanent Magnet assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machina (PMaSynRMs) was introduced. In order to reduce torque ripple, the skew angle is obtained through a parametric FEA analysis. A discrete rotor skewing of 4\({}^{\circ}\) in three-step pieces is applied, which deviates from the conventional 10\({}^{\circ}\) angle for a 36-slot machine based on one slot pitch. In [36], the impact of step skewing on the output torque and motor inductance in a 30-slot/four-pole SynRM configuration was examined. A comparison of step skewing was made theoretically, and the study considered the effect of two harmonic orders, but did not account for the number of steps in the skewing angle calculation. Moreover, it discovered that the average torque reduction resulting from skewing is dependent on the machine operating point. As seen, this topic has gained increased attention in the literature. A better understanding of how the optimal skewing can be achieved at the design stage is an important factor in the sizing of a SynRM. Notwithstanding and to the best of the authors' knowledge, this has not yet been investigated.