How to Pronounce Squints

To pronounce "squints", say SQUINTS — one syllable. 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

SQUINTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “squints”

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

What does squints 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.

Synonyms

skelly

Words that rhyme with squints

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

confrontsgruntsblintzfrontschintzblintzeshuntsstuntsbluntsbuntspuntsrunts

Related words

asquintsquint-eyedaskancestrabismusaskantsidelongindirectsquinch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squints"?▾

"Squints" has one syllable.

What does "squints" mean?▾

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

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