How to pronounce squintingly
Say it like SKWIN-ting-lee. Squintingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN).
- SKWIN
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squintingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squintingly
American and British speakers say squintingly in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIN-ting-lee.
What does squintingly mean?
- While squinting.
Where does squintingly come from?
From squinting + -ly.
Questions about saying squintingly
How do you pronounce squintingly?
Say SKWIN-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squintingly?
Squintingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN). Broken into parts: SKWIN · ting · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say squintingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪntɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.