How to pronounce squinty
Say it like SKWIN-tee. Squinty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN).
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- SKWIN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squinty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squinty
American and British speakers say squinty in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪnti/ in the US and /ˈskwɪnti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWIN-tee.
What does squinty mean?
- Afflicted with a squint.
- Sidelong, slanting, askew.“That frame is a bit squinty, you'll have to right it.”
Where does squinty come from?
From squint + -y.
Words that rhyme with squinty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squinty.
Questions about saying squinty
How do you pronounce squinty?
Say SKWIN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪnti/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squinty?
Squinty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWIN). Broken into parts: SKWIN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say squinty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪnti/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪnti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.