How to Pronounce Squirms

To pronounce "squirms", say SQUIRMS — 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

SQUIRMS

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💡 Tip for remembering “squirms”

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

What does squirms 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 squirms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affirmstermsconfirmsgermsfirmshermssilkwormsspermsearthwormsreaffirmsthermscutworms

Related words

wrigglewigglewrithetwistwrestlewormfidgetswriggles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squirms"?▾

"Squirms" has one syllable.

What does "squirms" mean?▾

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

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