How to pronounce squeegee
Say it like SKWEE-jee. Squeegee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE).
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- SKWEE
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squeegee 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.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squeegee
American and British speakers say squeegee in essentially the same way: /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWEE-jee.
What does squeegee mean?
- A tool for scraping consisting of a blade of rubber or some other material attached at a right angle to a handle.
- A long-handled tool with a blade used for cleaning and/or drying surfaces, or for leveling paths, roadways, etc.
- A short-handled tool with a blade for drying car windshields, windows, etc.
- Sometimes followed by down, out, together, etc.: to press or spread (a substance) using a squeegee (noun sense); also, to use a squeegee on (something, such as a surface).
- To use a squeegee.
Where does squeegee come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying squeegee
How do you pronounce squeegee?
Say SKWEE-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwiˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈskwiːdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squeegee?
Squeegee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEE). Broken into parts: SKWEE · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say squeegee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈskwiːdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.