How to Pronounce Squirmed

To pronounce "squirmed", say SQUIRM-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SQUIRM-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “squirmed”

"squirmed" has 2 syllables: squirm-ed. It rhymes with affirmed and confirmed, if that helps it stick.

What does squirmed mean?

verb

  1. To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

    “The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket.”

  2. To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

    “I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm.”

Synonyms

fidgetwrigglewrithe

Words that rhyme with squirmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affirmedconfirmedtermedreaffirmedunconfirmedreconfirmedwormedfirmedinfirmed

Related words

wrigglewigglewrithetwistwrestlewormwriggledsquiggled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squirmed"?▾

"Squirmed" has 2 syllables: squirm · ed.

What does "squirmed" mean?▾

Squirmed: To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

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