how to pronounce squared

/ˈskwɛɹd/

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squared is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… or equals M c-squared or something that …”

meanings of squared

adjective:

Raised to the second power.
Covered with a grid of squares.

verb:

Simple past tense and past participle of square.

squared frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word squared occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.