How to Pronounce Squint

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/skwɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “squint”

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

What does squint mean?

noun

  1. An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
  2. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.

    “He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.”

verb

  1. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

    “The children squinted to frighten each other.”

  2. To look or glance sideways.

adjective

  1. Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
  2. Askew, not level

Synonyms

skelly

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Words that rhyme with squint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glintminthinttintblueprintimprintsplintprintsprintflintdintstint

Related words

asquintsquint-eyedaskancestrabismusaskantsidelongindirectsquinch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squint"?▾

"Squint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "squint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "squint" is /skwɪnt/.

What does "squint" mean?▾

Squint: An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

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