Squirrel

One syllable or two?

My sister and I almost threw down a couple years ago when we had this debate. It was intense.

I say one.

Two...

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They're trying to take over the world, you know.

But say it really fast....nothing that can be spoken that easily and quickly should be 2 syllables. It's only if you unnaturally elongate the word that it sounds like 2.

Squir-rel.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
One syllable or two?

My sister and I almost threw down a couple years ago when we had this debate. It was intense.

I say one.

Originally posted by Lana
Two...

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They're trying to take over the world, you know.

squir·rel

2

2

*sigh*

All. Wrong.

2

but i guess if you say it really fast it could be one
hmm

squir·rel /ˈskwɜrəl, ˈskwʌr- or, especially Brit., ˈskwɪrəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[skwur-uhl, skwuhr- or, especially Brit., skwir-uhl]

Taken from Dictionary.com

Originally posted by DigiMark007
*sigh*

All. Wrong.

I say two.

Originally posted by Lana
Two...

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They're trying to take over the world, you know.

i agree...

The Proof

My dictionary says it can be either way. But two is just wrong....pretentious losers...

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Two.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Two.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
My dictionary says it can be either way. But two is just wrong....pretentious losers...

😐

Originally posted by Lana
Two...

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They're trying to take over the world, you know.

I can't wait.

I say it's one.

Just kidding. It's two.

This is stupid to begin with. Squirrel has 2 syllables no matter how fast or slow you say it. Squir-rell.

I can say it in one....it's actually easier than saying it with two. I can't help it if your vocal patterns are impaired.

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