How to pronounce squinch
Say it like SKWINCH. Squinch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWINCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squinch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWINCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squinch
American and British speakers say squinch in essentially the same way: /skwɪntʃ/ in the US and /skwɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWINCH.
What does squinch mean?
- A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure, as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room.
- To scrunch up (one's face, etc.).
Where does squinch come from?
Alteration of earlier scunch (“back part of the side of an opening”), short for scuncheon.
Words that rhyme with squinch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squinch.
Questions about saying squinch
How do you pronounce squinch?
Say SKWINCH. The American pronunciation is /skwɪntʃ/. In British English it is /skwɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squinch?
Squinch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWINCH.
Do Americans and Brits say squinch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɪntʃ/ and the British form is /skwɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.