How to pronounce squire
Say it like SKWIRE. Squire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKWIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of squire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWY.
What does squire mean?
- A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
- A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
- A male attendant on a great personage.
- To attend as a squire.
- To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
Where does squire come from?
From Middle English esquire, from Old French escuier, from Latin scūtārius (“shield-bearer”), from scūtum (“shield”).
Words that rhyme with squire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squire.
Questions about saying squire
How do you pronounce squire?
Say SKWIRE. The American pronunciation is /skwaɪr/. In British English it is /skwaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squire?
Squire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKWIRE.
Is squire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /skwaɪ/ (SKWY).