How do you pronounce "squeamish"?

In American English: /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ (SKWEEM-ish). In British English: /skwˈiːmɪʃ/ (SKW-eem). In Canadian English: /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ (SKWEEM-ish). In Australian English: /skwˈiːmɪʃ/ (SKW-eem).

Is "squeamish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ (SKWEEM-ish), while in British English it's /skwˈiːmɪʃ/ (SKW-eem).

How to Pronounce "squeamish"

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squeamish

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/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

SKWEEM-ish

Syllable Breakdown

skwiːmsquea·ɪʃmish

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