How to pronounce desqueak
Say it like dih-SKWEEK. Desqueak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWEEK).
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- dih
- SKWEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desqueak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKWEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of desqueak
American and British speakers say desqueak in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskwik/ in the US and /dɪˈskwiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKWEEK.
What does desqueak mean?
- To eliminate or reduce squeaking.“Desqueak your brakes with our patented anti-squeak brake treatment.”
- To remove the squeaker from a squeaky toy.“Kate's new puppy really loves to destuff and desqueak his toys.”
Where does desqueak come from?
From de- (“down”) + squeak (“to make squeaking noises”).
Words that rhyme with desqueak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of desqueak.
Questions about saying desqueak
How do you pronounce desqueak?
Say dih-SKWEEK. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskwik/. In British English it is /dɪˈskwiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desqueak?
Desqueak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWEEK). Broken into parts: dih · SKWEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say desqueak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskwik/ and the British form is /dɪˈskwiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.