How to Pronounce Squib

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/skwɪb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “squib”

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

What does squib mean?

noun

  1. A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.

    “English Navy squibs set fire to two dozen enemy ships in a Dutch harbor during the 16th-century battle against the Spanish Armada.”

  2. A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.

verb

  1. To make a sound like a small explosion.
  2. To throw squibs; to utter sarcastic or severe reflections; to contend in petty dispute.

    “to squib a little debate”

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Words that rhyme with squib

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clubsnubstubscrubdrubrubhubgrubnubcubsubpub

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squib"?▾

"Squib" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "squib"?▾

The IPA transcription of "squib" is /skwɪb/.

What does "squib" mean?▾

Squib: A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.

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