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How to pronounce squushy

Say it like SKWUUSH-ee. Squushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUUSH).

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US American/ˈskwʊʃi/SKWUUSH-ee
UK British/ˈskwʊʃi/SKWUUSH-ee
  • SKWUUSH
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Squushy pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. SKWUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of squushy

American and British speakers say squushy in essentially the same way: /ˈskwʊʃi/ in the US and /ˈskwʊʃi/ in the UK.

British respelling: SKWUUSH-ee.

What does squushy mean?

adjective
  1. Squashy or squishy.

Where does squushy come from?

From squush + -y.

Words that rhyme with squushy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squushy.

Questions about saying squushy

How do you pronounce squushy?

Say SKWUUSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwʊʃi/. In British English it is /ˈskwʊʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in squushy?

Squushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUUSH). Broken into parts: SKWUUSH · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say squushy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskwʊʃi/ and the British form is /ˈskwʊʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

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