How to pronounce squinting
Say it like SKWIN-ting. Squinting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN).
- SKWIN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squinting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squinting
American and British speakers say squinting in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIN-ting.
What does squinting mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- squinched
Words that rhyme with squinting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squinting.
Questions about saying squinting
How do you pronounce squinting?
Say SKWIN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squinting?
Squinting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN). Broken into parts: SKWIN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say squinting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.