squirrel

/ˈskwɜːrəl/

Syllables squir·rel

Stress SQUIR-rel

Phonics Breakdown

squir

/skwɜːr/

r控元音

rel

/əl/

schwa

Meaning

a small animal with a bushy tail that collects nuts

Sound Reference

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squir=/skwɜːr/(squirm) + rel=/əl/(barrel)

Example

A squirrel is eating nuts in the tree.