How To Pronounce Squabble
squabble
In British English, squabble is pronounced /ˈskwɒb.əl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈskʷw̥ɒb.əɫ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈskwɑː.bəl/.
Squabble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Squabble has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Squabble
Questions About Squabble
How do you pronounce squabble in British English?
In British English, squabble is pronounced /ˈskwɒb.əl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈskʷw̥ɒb.əɫ].
How do you pronounce squabble in American English?
In American English, squabble is pronounced /ˈskwɑː.bəl/.
How many syllables are in squabble?
Squabble has two syllables, /skwɒb/ + /əl/.
Where is the stress in squabble?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /skwɒb/.
Do British and American English pronounce squabble the same way?
No. British English has /ˈskwɒb.əl/ and American English has /ˈskwɑː.bəl/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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