How to Pronounce "squeak out"
expression
ˈskwik/ /ˈaʊt
SKWEEK OWT
skwˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt
sk-WEEK OWT
Definition
To just barely achieve or win something, often by a very small margin or with difficulty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwik/ /ˈaʊt
British English
skwˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWEEK OWT
UK
sk-WEEK OWT
Listen in Context
They squeaked out a win at the last second.
We managed to squeak out a passing grade.
He squeaked out an answer just in time.
We barely squeaked out of there before it closed.