How to Pronounce Squash

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/skwɒʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “squash”

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

What does squash mean?

noun

  1. A sport played in a walled court with a soft rubber ball and bats like tennis racquets.
  2. A soft drink made from a fruit-based concentrate diluted with water.

    “When I'm thirsty I drink squash; it tastes much nicer than plain water.”

verb

  1. To beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
  2. To compress or restrict (oneself) into a small space; to squeeze.

    “Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry.”

Synonyms

condensepress

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Words that rhyme with squash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panacheswashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashtoshawashwashdoshbackwash

Related words

crushsqueezesquelchmashracquetballstomppummel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squash"?▾

"Squash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "squash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "squash" is /skwɒʃ/.

What does "squash" mean?▾

Squash: A sport played in a walled court with a soft rubber ball and bats like tennis racquets.

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