How to pronounce squirming
Say it like SKWUR-ming. Squirming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskwɝmɪŋ/SKWUR-ming
UK British/ˈskwɜːmɪŋ/SKWUR-ming
- SKWUR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squirming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squirming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWUR-ming.
What does squirming mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of squirm How to pronounce squirm
- The motion of something that squirms.
Words that rhyme with squirming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squirming.
Questions about saying squirming
How do you pronounce squirming?
Say SKWUR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɝmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɜːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squirming?
Squirming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR). Broken into parts: SKWUR · ming.
Is squirming 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 /ˈskwɜːmɪŋ/ (SKWUR-ming).