How to pronounce squelch
Say it like SKWELCH. Squelch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SKWELCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squelch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWELCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of squelch
American and British speakers say squelch in essentially the same way: /skwɛltʃ/ in the US and /skwɛltʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWELCH.
What does squelch mean?
- To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force.“Even the king's announcement could not squelch the rumors.”
- To suppress the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting a threshold level for signal strength.
- To make a sucking, splashing noise as when walking on muddy ground.“The mud squelched underfoot; it had been raining all night.”
- A squelching sound.
- A heavy blow or fall.
- A kind of electronic beat or sound mainly used in acid house and related music genres.
Where does squelch come from?
Unknown. Perhaps a blend of squash + quell + quench.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with squelch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squelch.
Questions about saying squelch
How do you pronounce squelch?
Say SKWELCH. The American pronunciation is /skwɛltʃ/. In British English it is /skwɛltʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squelch?
Squelch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWELCH.
Do Americans and Brits say squelch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɛltʃ/ and the British form is /skwɛltʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.