How to Pronounce "squelch"
word
ˈskwɛɫtʃ
SKWELCH
skwˈɛltʃ
sk-WELCH
Definition
To make a wet, sucking noise, often by walking through mud or water, or to firmly stop or silence something such as an idea or a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwɛɫtʃ
British English
skwˈɛltʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWELCH
UK
sk-WELCH
Listen in Context
I squelched through the muddy field.
Her boots made a squelching sound in the water.
The children love to squelch in puddles after rain.
The company quickly squelched rumors about layoffs.