How to pronounce squatter
Say it like SKWAH-ter. Squatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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- SKWAH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squatter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squatter
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKWOT-uh.
What does squatter mean?
- One who squats; one who sits down idly.
- A poor vagrant; a hobo or beggar; one suffering from extreme poverty.
- A squat toilet.
- comparative form of squat: more squat How to pronounce squat
Where does squatter come from?
From squat + -er.
Questions about saying squatter
How do you pronounce squatter?
Say SKWAH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑtər/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squatter?
Squatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · ter.
Is squatter 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 /ˈskwɒtə/ (SKWOT-uh).