How to Pronounce "squelching"
word
ˈskwɛɫtʃɪŋ
SKWEL-ching
skwˈɛltʃɪŋ
sk-WEL-ching
Definition
Making a wet, sucking sound, like when walking through mud. It can also mean forcefully stopping or suppressing something, such as an idea or noise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwɛɫtʃɪŋ
British English
skwˈɛltʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWEL-ching
UK
sk-WEL-ching
Listen in Context
My boots kept squelching in the mud after the rain.
He was squelching the team's ideas during the meeting.
The squelching sound came from the wet ground as we walked.
Stop squelching every suggestion—I want to hear new ideas!