Proper Pronunciation Guide

squirrel

[skwɝəɫ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “qu” as /kw/.
  • Pronounce the letters “ir” as the stressed pure R-Vowel
    /ɝ/ .
  • Pronounce the letter “e” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Use the consonant glide
    /r/ to link the two syllables—from
    /ɝ/  to [əɫ].
  • Pronounce a distinct “dark l”—
    /ɫ/—at the end of the word and sustain it slightly.

Practice Sentences:

The squirrel tried to climb the pole to reach the bird feeder.
The dog chased the squirrel up a tree.
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