how to pronounce square

/ˈskwɛɹ/

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square is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of square in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… building was 30,000 square feet I only …”

meaning of square

A square is a geometric shape with four straight sides.

square frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word square occurs in english on average 60 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.