How to pronounce squilgee
Say it like SKWIL-jee. Squilgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIL).
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- SKWIL
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squilgee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squilgee
American and British speakers say squilgee in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪlˌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈskwɪldʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIL-jee.
What does squilgee mean?
- Synonym of squeegee (“to use a (squilgee or) squeegee on (something, such as a surface)”).
Where does squilgee come from?
The origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later.
Questions about saying squilgee
How do you pronounce squilgee?
Say SKWIL-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪlˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪldʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squilgee?
Squilgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIL). Broken into parts: SKWIL · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say squilgee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪlˌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪldʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.