How to Pronounce "squandering"
word
ˈskwɑndɝɪŋ
SKWAHN-der-ing
skwˈɒndəɹɪŋ
skwon-DUH-ring
Definition
Using money, resources, or opportunities carelessly or wastefully, so that they are lost or not used well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwɑndɝɪŋ
British English
skwˈɒndəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWAHN-der-ing
UK
skwon-DUH-ring
Listen in Context
He is squandering all his savings on games.
She regrets squandering her time last year.
Stop squandering your chances to learn.
Tom keeps squandering his talents instead of making something out of them.