How do you pronounce "squint"?

In American English: /ˈskwɪnt/ (SKWINT). In British English: /skwˈɪnt/ (SKW). In Canadian English: /ˈskwɪnt/ (SKWINT). In Australian English: /skwˈɪnt/ (SKW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskwɪnt/ (SKWINT), while in British English it's /skwˈɪnt/ (SKW).

How to Pronounce "squint"

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squint

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/ˈskwɪnt/

SKWINT

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skwɪntsquint

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