how to pronounce squeamish

/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

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squeamish is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… it doesn't make me squeamish but it …”

meanings of squeamish

adjective:

Easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.
Averse or reluctant.

squeamish frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word squeamish occurs in english on average 1.1 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.

topics squeamish can be related to

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