How to pronounce squick
Say it like SKWIK. Squick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SKWIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squick
American and British speakers say squick in essentially the same way: /skwɪk/ in the US and /skwɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIK.
What does squick mean?
- A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.
- To gross out, to disgust.
- To be grossed out, to experience disgust.
- To sexually penetrate a disgusting part of the head, such as an eye-socket
Where does squick come from?
Seemingly phonaesthetic, formed of squ- as in squirm and -ick as in ick.
Words that rhyme with squick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squick.
Questions about saying squick
How do you pronounce squick?
Say SKWIK. The American pronunciation is /skwɪk/. In British English it is /skwɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squick?
Squick is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWIK.
Do Americans and Brits say squick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɪk/ and the British form is /skwɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.