How to pronounce squill
Say it like SKWIL. Squill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squill 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.
American vs British pronunciation of squill
American and British speakers say squill in essentially the same way: /skwɪl/ in the US and /skwɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIL.
What does squill mean?
- A European bulbous liliaceous plant, of the genus Scilla, used in medicine for its acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties
- A sea onion (Drimia maritima)
- A mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis, from the Mediterranean
Where does squill come from?
From French scille, from Latin scilla.
Words that rhyme with squill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squill.
Questions about saying squill
How do you pronounce squill?
Say SKWIL. The American pronunciation is /skwɪl/. In British English it is /skwɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squill?
Squill is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWIL.
Do Americans and Brits say squill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɪl/ and the British form is /skwɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.