How to Pronounce "squabbling"
word
ˈskwɑbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈskwɑbɫɪŋ
SKWAH-buh-ling
skwˈɒblɪŋ
skwo-BLING
Definition
Engaging in a noisy or petty argument, usually over something unimportant or trivial.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwɑbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈskwɑbɫɪŋ
British English
skwˈɒblɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWAH-buh-ling
UK
skwo-BLING
Listen in Context
The children are squabbling over the last cookie.
My brothers are always squabbling about who gets to play first.
Stop squabbling and help me set the table, please.
They spent the whole afternoon squabbling over nothing.