How to pronounce squander
Say it like SKWAHN-der. Squander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAHN).
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- SKWAHN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of squander
- 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: SKWON-duh.
What does squander mean?
- To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.”
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Words that rhyme with squander
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Questions about saying squander
How do you pronounce squander?
Say SKWAHN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squander?
Squander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAHN). Broken into parts: SKWAHN · der.
Is squander 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 /ˈskwɒndə/ (SKWON-duh).