How to pronounce squadrons
Say it like SKWAH-drunz. Squadrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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- SKWAH
- drunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squadrons 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.
- drunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squadrons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKWOD-runz.
What does squadrons mean?
- plural of squadron How to pronounce squadron
- third-person singular simple present indicative of squadron How to pronounce squadron
Questions about saying squadrons
How do you pronounce squadrons?
Say SKWAH-drunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑdrənz/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒdrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squadrons?
Squadrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · drunz.
Is squadrons 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 /ˈskwɒdrənz/ (SKWOD-runz).