How to pronounce squares
Say it like SKWAIRZ. Squares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of squares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWAIRZ.
What does squares mean?
- plural of square How to pronounce square
- third-person singular simple present indicative of square How to pronounce square
Words that rhyme with squares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squares.
Questions about saying squares
How do you pronounce squares?
Say SKWAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /skwɛrz/. In British English it is /skwɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squares?
Squares is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWAIRZ.
Is squares 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 /skwɛəz/ (SKWAIRZ).