How to pronounce squillion
Say it like SKWIL-yun. Squillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIL).
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- SKWIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squillion 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squillion
American and British speakers say squillion in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪljən/ in the US and /ˈskwɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIL-yun.
What does squillion mean?
- A very large, unspecified number (of).
Words that rhyme with squillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squillion.
Questions about saying squillion
How do you pronounce squillion?
Say SKWIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪljən/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squillion?
Squillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIL). Broken into parts: SKWIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say squillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪljən/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.