How to pronounce squaddie
Say it like SKWAH-dee. Squaddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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- SKWAH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squaddie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squaddie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKWOD-ee.
What does squaddie mean?
- A private in the army.
Where does squaddie come from?
From squad + -ie.
Words that rhyme with squaddie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squaddie.
Questions about saying squaddie
How do you pronounce squaddie?
Say SKWAH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑdi/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squaddie?
Squaddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · dee.
Is squaddie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskwɒdi/ (SKWOD-ee).