How to pronounce squadron
Say it like SKWAH-drun. Squadron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskwɑdrən/SKWAH-drun
UK British/ˈskwɒdrən/SKWOD-run
- SKWAH
- drun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squadron 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.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squadron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKWOD-run.
What does squadron mean?
noun
- A body of infantrymen made up of several platoons, averaging from eighty to one hundred and fifty men, and led by a captain or a major.
- A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer“the North Atlantic Squadron”
- A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
- To divide up into squadrons.
Where does squadron come from?
From Italian squadrone.
Questions about saying squadron
How do you pronounce squadron?
Say SKWAH-drun. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑdrən/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒdrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squadron?
Squadron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · drun.
Is squadron 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 /ˈskwɒdrən/ (SKWOD-run).