How to pronounce squall
Say it like SKWAWL. Squall is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of squall
American and British speakers say squall in essentially the same way: /skwɔl/ in the US and /skwɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAWL.
What does squall mean?
- To cry or wail loudly.
- To fall suddenly and forcefully, as if a squall.
- A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
- A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
- A loud cry or wail.
Where does squall come from?
Cognate with Swedish skvala (“to gush, pour down”), Norwegian skval (“sudden rush of water”).
Words that rhyme with squall
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squall.
Questions about saying squall
How do you pronounce squall?
Say SKWAWL. The American pronunciation is /skwɔl/. In British English it is /skwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squall?
Squall is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say squall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɔl/ and the British form is /skwɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.