How to Pronounce "squire"
word
/ˈskwaɪɹ/
skwyr
/skwˈaɪə/
skwy-uh
Definition
A squire was a young man in the Middle Ages who assisted a knight, learning to become a knight himself; it can also refer to a country landowner, especially in historical or British contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskwaɪɹ/
British English
/skwˈaɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skwyr
UK
skwy-uh
Listen in Context
The squire helped the knight put on his armor.
A young boy trained to become a squire in the castle.
The old squire owned much land in the village.
He dreamed of serving as a squire and someday becoming a knight.