How to Pronounce Squab

To pronounce "squab", say SQUAB — one syllable, IPA /ˈskwɒb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈskwɒb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “squab”

"squab" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bob and job, if that helps it stick.

What does squab mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.
  2. The meat of such a baby bird used as food.

verb

  1. To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke.
  2. To furnish with squabs, or cushions.

adjective

  1. Fat; thick; plump; bulky.
  2. Unfledged; unfeathered.

    “a squab pigeon”

Synonyms

pipersqueaker

Words that rhyme with squab

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobjobthrobdaubsobhobnobknobcobhobglobslobheartthrob

Related words

dovesquabbyshortbroilerssqueakerquabpigeonpoult

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squab"?▾

"Squab" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "squab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "squab" is /ˈskwɒb/.

What does "squab" mean?▾

Squab: (sometimes attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.

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