The word "squealed" is spelled with six letters and pronounced /skwield/. The first syllable is composed of the consonants "s" and "kw," which are followed by the vowel sound "e." The second syllable is composed of the consonant "l" and the vowel sound "d." The "ea" in "squealed" is pronounced as a rounded front vowel. This word describes a high-pitched noise that can be made by animals or humans, and its spelling can be tricky due to the combination of different consonants and vowels.
Squealed is a verb that refers to the act of emitting a high-pitched, sharp, and often shrill sound, resembling that of a squeak. This sound is typically produced by animals or humans, often involuntarily and as a result of pain, fear, excitement, or surprise. When an animal squeals, it is commonly associated with hurt or distress, such as when a pig squeals when it is being handled or when a mouse squeals in response to being pursued by a predator. Similarly, humans may squeal when experiencing a sudden jolt of pain or when startled by something unexpected, like a loud noise or a surprise.
The term "squealed" can also be used metaphorically to describe a sound that is sharp, high-pitched, and shrill in non-literal contexts. For example, a loud car tire screeching can be described as squealing, or a musician can make their electric guitar squeal by playing a note that produces feedback.
Additionally, "squealed" can be used in a figurative sense to describe someone divulging information or secrets, typically in a way that is perceived as betraying trust or in an attempt to avoid punishment. In this context, it implies an act of revealing sensitive or confidential information in a manner that is considered inappropriate or disloyal.
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The word squealed originates from the Middle English term squelen, which is related to the Old Norse word skvala, meaning to cry out or make a loud noise. The Middle English word evolved into squel and squele, eventually transforming into squeal in early Modern English. The term squealed specifically emerged as the past tense and past participle form of squeal.