How to pronounce squealing
Say it like SKWEE-ling. Squealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE).
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- SKWEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squealing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squealing
American and British speakers say squealing in essentially the same way: /ˈskwilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWEE-ling.
What does squealing mean?
- present participle and gerund of squeal How to pronounce squeal
- The sound of one who squeals; a squeal.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with squealing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squealing.
Questions about saying squealing
How do you pronounce squealing?
Say SKWEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squealing?
Squealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE). Broken into parts: SKWEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say squealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.