How to pronounce squeaker
Say it like SKWEE-ker. Squeaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskwikɚ/SKWEE-ker
UK British/ˈskwiːkə/SKWEE-kuh
- SKWEE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squeaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of squeaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWEE-kuh.
What does squeaker mean?
noun
- A party toy that uncoils with a squeaking sound when blown; a party puffer.
- An animal that squeaks.
- An Australian grey crow-shrike or grey currawong (Strepera versicolor plumbea).
Where does squeaker come from?
From squeak + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- close call
- close shave
- squeak
- narrow escape
Words that rhyme with squeaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squeaker.
Questions about saying squeaker
How do you pronounce squeaker?
Say SKWEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskwiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squeaker?
Squeaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE). Broken into parts: SKWEE · ker.
Is squeaker 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 /ˈskwiːkə/ (SKWEE-kuh).