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