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How to pronounce squirted

Say it like SKWUR-tid. Squirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR).

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US American/ˈskwɝtɪd/SKWUR-tid
UK British/ˈskwɜːtɪd/SKWUR-tid
  • SKWUR
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Squirted pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SKWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
  2. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of squirted

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: SKWUR-tid.

What does squirted mean?

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of squirt. How to pronounce squirt

Words that rhyme with squirted

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Questions about saying squirted

How do you pronounce squirted?

Say SKWUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskwɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in squirted?

Squirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR). Broken into parts: SKWUR · tid.

Is squirted 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 /ˈskwɜːtɪd/ (SKWUR-tid).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).