How to pronounce squint
Say it like SKWINT. Squint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWINT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squint
American and British speakers say squint in essentially the same way: /skwɪnt/ in the US and /skwɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWINT.
What does squint mean?
- To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.“The children squinted to frighten each other.”
- To look or glance sideways.
- To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.
- An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
- The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.“He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.”
- A quick or sideways glance; a short look; a peep.
- Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
- askew, not level
Where does squint come from?
Derived from asquint (“obliquely, with a sidelong glance”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with squint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squint.
Questions about saying squint
How do you pronounce squint?
Say SKWINT. The American pronunciation is /skwɪnt/. In British English it is /skwɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squint?
Squint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWINT.
Do Americans and Brits say squint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skwɪnt/ and the British form is /skwɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.