How to pronounce squirreled
Say it like SKWUR-ruld. Squirreled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR).
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- SKWUR
- ruld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squirreled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ruldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squirreled
American and British speakers say squirreled in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɜrəld/ in the US and /ˈskwɜrəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWUR-ruld.
What does squirreled mean?
- simple past and past participle of squirrel How to pronounce squirrel
Questions about saying squirreled
How do you pronounce squirreled?
Say SKWUR-ruld. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɜrəld/. In British English it is /ˈskwɜrəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squirreled?
Squirreled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR). Broken into parts: SKWUR · ruld.
Do Americans and Brits say squirreled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɜrəld/ and the British form is /ˈskwɜrəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.