How to pronounce asquint
Say it like uh-SKWINT. Asquint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWINT).
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- uh
- SKWINT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asquint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKWINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asquint
American and British speakers say asquint in essentially the same way: /əˈskwɪnt/ in the US and /əˈskwɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKWINT.
What does asquint mean?
- Looking sideways, as though warily.“Eyes asquint, he saw she was driving much too fast.”
- With narrowed eyes.
Where does asquint come from?
From Middle English asquint, asquynt, asqweynt, equivalent to a- (“on, at”) + a word related to Dutch schuinte (“tilt, slant, slope”), Saterland Frisian Schüünte (“slope, slant”), West Frisian skeante (“slope, slant”), German Low German Sch
Words that rhyme with asquint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asquint.
Questions about saying asquint
How do you pronounce asquint?
Say uh-SKWINT. The American pronunciation is /əˈskwɪnt/. In British English it is /əˈskwɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asquint?
Asquint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWINT). Broken into parts: uh · SKWINT.
Do Americans and Brits say asquint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskwɪnt/ and the British form is /əˈskwɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.