How to pronounce square
Say it like SKWAIR. Square is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SKWAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Square pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of square
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWAIR.
What does square mean?
- A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
- A cell in a grid.“You may not move a piece to a square already occupied by one of your own pieces.”
- A square piece, part, or surface.“a square of glass”
- Shaped like a square (the polygon).
- Forming a right angle (90°).“a square corner”
- Forming right angles in all planes as intended; not racked or leaning.“The foundation has to be level and the framing has to be square.”
- Directly.
Where does square come from?
Displaced Old English fēowerecge (fēower nominative + ecg accusative, as in "four-edged").
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Words that rhyme with square
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Questions about saying square
How do you pronounce square?
Say SKWAIR. The American pronunciation is /skwɛr/. In British English it is /skwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in square?
Square is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWAIR.
Is square 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 /skwɛə/ (SKWAIR).