How to Pronounce Squirming

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SQUIRM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “squirming”

"squirming" has 2 syllables: squirm-ing. It rhymes with affirming and confirming, if that helps it stick.

What does squirming 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.”

noun

  1. The motion of something that squirms.

Synonyms

fidgetwrigglewrithe

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Words that rhyme with squirming

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affirmingconfirmingwormingreaffirmingtermingfirming

Related words

wrigglingwrigglywrithingwigglingwigglymovingtwistingfidgeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squirming"?▾

"Squirming" has 2 syllables: squirm · ing.

What does "squirming" mean?▾

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

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