How to pronounce squeeze
Say it like SKWEEZ. Squeeze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SKWEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squeeze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squeeze
American and British speakers say squeeze in essentially the same way: /skwiz/ in the US and /skwiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWEEZ.
What does squeeze mean?
- To apply pressure (to something) from two or more sides at once.“I squeezed the ball between my hands.”
- To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
- To fit into a tight place.“I managed to squeeze the car into that parking space.”
- An instance of squeezing.“to give something a squeeze”
- A close or tight fit.
- A difficult position.“I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.”
Where does squeeze come from?
The nonstandard strong forms squoze and squozen, attested dialectally since at least the mid-19th century, are by analogy with freeze.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with squeeze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squeeze.
Questions about saying squeeze
How do you pronounce squeeze?
Say SKWEEZ. The American pronunciation is /skwiz/. In British English it is /skwiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squeeze?
Squeeze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say squeeze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwiz/ and the British form is /skwiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.