How to pronounce squeamishness
Say it like SKWEE-mish-nus. Squeamishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE).
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- SKWEE
- mish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squeamishness 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.
- mishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squeamishness
American and British speakers say squeamishness in essentially the same way: /ˈskwimɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWEE-mish-nus.
What does squeamishness mean?
- The quality of being squeamish
Where does squeamishness come from?
From squeamish + -ness.
Questions about saying squeamishness
How do you pronounce squeamishness?
Say SKWEE-mish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwimɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squeamishness?
Squeamishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE). Broken into parts: SKWEE · mish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say squeamishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwimɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.