How to pronounce squishy
Say it like SKWISH-ee. Squishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWISH).
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- SKWISH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squishy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of squishy
American and British speakers say squishy in essentially the same way: /ˈskwɪʃi/ in the US and /ˈskwɪʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWISH-ee.
What does squishy mean?
- Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.“The toy was soft and squishy, making it fun to squeeze.”
- Soft and wet.
- Subjective or vague.
- A squeezable stress reliever, especially one made of foam.
- A term of endearment.
Where does squishy come from?
From squish + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with squishy
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Questions about saying squishy
How do you pronounce squishy?
Say SKWISH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɪʃi/. In British English it is /ˈskwɪʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squishy?
Squishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWISH). Broken into parts: SKWISH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say squishy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwɪʃi/ and the British form is /ˈskwɪʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.