How to pronounce squatty
Say it like SKWAH-tee. Squatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH).
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- SKWAH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squatty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squatty
- 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-ee.
What does squatty mean?
- Somewhat squat.
Where does squatty come from?
From squat + -y.
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Words that rhyme with squatty
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Questions about saying squatty
How do you pronounce squatty?
Say SKWAH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɑti/. In British English it is /ˈskwɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squatty?
Squatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAH). Broken into parts: SKWAH · tee.
Is squatty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskwɒti/ (SKWOT-ee).