How to pronounce squishiness
Say it like SKWISH-ee-nus. Squishiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWISH).
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- SKWISH
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squishiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squishiness
American and British speakers say squishiness in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪʃinəs/ in the US and /ˈskwɪʃinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWISH-ee-nus.
What does squishiness mean?
- The state or quality of being squishy.
Where does squishiness come from?
From squishy + -ness.
Questions about saying squishiness
How do you pronounce squishiness?
Say SKWISH-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪʃinəs/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪʃinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squishiness?
Squishiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWISH). Broken into parts: SKWISH · ee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say squishiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪʃinəs/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪʃinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.