How do you pronounce "squirt"?

In American English: /ˈskwɝːt/ (SKWURT). In British English: /skwˈɜːt/ (SKW). In Canadian English: /ˈskwɝːt/ (SKWURT). In Australian English: /skwˈɜːt/ (SKW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskwɝːt/ (SKWURT), while in British English it's /skwˈɜːt/ (SKW).

How to Pronounce "squirt"

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squirt

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/ˈskwɝːt/

SKWURT

Syllable Breakdown

skwɝːtsquirt

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