How to pronounce squalor
Say it like SKWAH-ler. Squalor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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- SKWAH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squalor 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of squalor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKWOL-uh.
What does squalor mean?
- Filthiness and degradation, as from neglect or poverty
Where does squalor come from?
From the Latin squālor.
Words that rhyme with squalor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squalor.
Questions about saying squalor
How do you pronounce squalor?
Say SKWAH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squalor?
Squalor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · ler.
Is squalor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskwɒlə/ (SKWOL-uh).