How to pronounce squawking
Say it like SKWAW-king. Squawking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAW).
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- SKWAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squawking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squawking
American and British speakers say squawking in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskwɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAW-king.
What does squawking mean?
- Squawk, the sound of a squawk.
- present participle and gerund of squawk How to pronounce squawk
Words that rhyme with squawking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squawking.
Questions about saying squawking
How do you pronounce squawking?
Say SKWAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squawking?
Squawking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAW). Broken into parts: SKWAW · king.
Do Americans and Brits say squawking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskwɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.