How to pronounce squalid
Say it like SKWAH-lud. Squalid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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US American/ˈskwɑləd/SKWAH-lud
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- SKWAH
- lud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squalid 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.
- ludKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does squalid mean?
adjective
- Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
- Showing or characterized by a contemptible lack of moral standards.“a squalid attempt to buy votes”
- Any member of the family Squalidae of dogfish sharks.
Where does squalid come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin squālidus, from squālēre (“to be rough or dirty”).
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Words that rhyme with squalid
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Questions about saying squalid
How do you pronounce squalid?
Say SKWAH-lud. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squalid?
Squalid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · lud.