How to Pronounce Squandering

To pronounce "squandering", say SQUAND-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SQUAND-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “squandering”

"squandering" has 3 syllables: squand-er-ing. It rhymes with pondering and wandering, if that helps it stick.

What does squandering mean?

verb

  1. To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
  2. To scatter; to disperse.

noun

  1. The act by which something is squandered; wastage.

Synonyms

ducks and drakessplurgewastethrow away

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Words that rhyme with squandering

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ponderingwanderinglaunderingmaundering

Related words

wasteblowwareconsumewastefulnesswastagelosingspoilage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squandering"?▾

"Squandering" has 3 syllables: squand · er · ing.

What does "squandering" mean?▾

Squandering: To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

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