How to pronounce squiggle
Say it like SKWIG-ul. Squiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIG).
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- SKWIG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squiggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squiggle
American and British speakers say squiggle in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈskwɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIG-ul.
What does squiggle mean?
- A short twisting or wiggling line or mark.
- Synonym of tilde.
- An illegible scrawl.
- To wriggle or squirm.
- To make a squiggle.
- To write illegibly.
Where does squiggle come from?
Probably a blend of squirm + wiggle.
Words that rhyme with squiggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squiggle.
Questions about saying squiggle
How do you pronounce squiggle?
Say SKWIG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squiggle?
Squiggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIG). Broken into parts: SKWIG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say squiggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.