How to pronounce squammy
Say it like SKWAYM-mee. Squammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAYM).
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- SKWAYM
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squammy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squammy
American and British speakers say squammy in essentially the same way: /ˈskweɪmmi/ in the US and /ˈskweɪmmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAYM-mee.
What does squammy mean?
- Synonym of squamous (“Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.”).
- trashy; classless; unrefined; crass; uncultured; vulgar; uncouth (lacking refinement)
Where does squammy come from?
From squamous + -y, where -ous was elided to extract the root.
Questions about saying squammy
How do you pronounce squammy?
Say SKWAYM-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskweɪmmi/. In British English it is /ˈskweɪmmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squammy?
Squammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAYM). Broken into parts: SKWAYM · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say squammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskweɪmmi/ and the British form is /ˈskweɪmmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.