How to Pronounce Squirrel

To pronounce "squirrel", say SQUIRR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskwɝəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskwɝəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/skwˈɪɹəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “squirrel”

Break "squirrel" into 2 beats and lean on "SQUIRR" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with deferral and scurrile, if that helps it stick.

What does squirrel mean?

noun

  1. Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.
  2. A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.

verb

  1. To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use

Synonyms

scug

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Words that rhyme with squirrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deferralscurrilereferralepiduralpostdoctoralkurilserlesterle

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "squirrel"?▾

"Squirrel" has 2 syllables: squirr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "squirrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "squirrel" is /ˈskwɝəɫ/.

What does "squirrel" mean?▾

Squirrel: Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

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