How Do You Spell SQUIRREL?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɪɹə͡l] (IPA)

The word "squirrel" can be difficult to spell due to its irregular pronunciation. It is pronounced /ˈskwɜːrəl/ (SKWUR-uhl) with stress on the first syllable. The 'qu' combination is pronounced as a 'kw' sound, which is common in English spelling like 'queen' and 'quick.' The letter 'i' is silent and serves to break up the consonant cluster before the final 'r.' Despite its challenging spelling, squirrels remain popular animals known for their bushy tails and acrobatic abilities.

SQUIRREL Meaning and Definition

1. A squirrel is a small mammal belonging to the family Sciuridae, characterized by its bushy tail, agile movements, and ability to climb trees. They are found in various parts of the world, particularly in forests, woodlands, and urban areas. Most squirrels have a slender body with a head that houses their sharp teeth adapted for gnawing. Their front limbs are well-developed and equipped with sharp claws, ideal for scaling trees and manipulating objects. Squirrels typically have a thick, soft fur coat, which can vary in color depending on the species.

   Squirrels are known for their remarkable agility and acrobatic skills, which enable them to leap between trees and navigate their environment swiftly. They are omnivorous animals with a primary diet consisting of seeds, nuts, and fruits, but they may also consume insects, fungi, and small vertebrates. Squirrels collect and store food for the winter by burying nuts and acorns in various locations, often forgetting some of them, leading to the unintentional planting of trees.

   These small creatures have adapted well to human settlements and are commonly observed in parks, gardens, and even urban streets. Due to their cute appearance and interesting behaviors, squirrels are often favored as subjects of appreciation, folklore, and even cartoon characters. With their playful nature and resourcefulness, squirrels have become widely recognizable and loved by people of all ages.

2. A small quadruped having a long bushy tail, remarkable for its agility.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SQUIRREL *

• squirell 28.4153005%
• squirel 26.7759562%
• squirrell 11.4754098%
• squirrl 5.4644808%
• squirril 5.4644808%
• squrrel 4.9180327%
• squrril 2.7322404%
• squriel 2.1857923%
• squirle 2.1857923%
• squirl 1.6393442%
• squirral 1.0928961%
• squairrel 1.0928961%
• squirrle 1.0928961%
• squrriel 1.0928961%
• squarrel 1.0928961%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SQUIRREL

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Etymology of SQUIRREL

The word "squirrel" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Greek word "skiouros", which was a combination of "skia" (shadow) and "oura" (tail). This Greek word was later adopted into Latin as "sciurus" and made its way into Old English as "squirre". Over time, the spelling gradually changed, and the current form "squirrel" became widely accepted.

Idioms with the word SQUIRREL

• ain't got the brains God gave a squirrel The idiom "ain't got the brains God gave a squirrel" is a colloquial expression used to describe someone who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense. It suggests that the person in question possesses a level of intellect comparable to, or perhaps even lower than, that of a squirrel, which stereotypically has limited cognitive abilities.
• squirrel away The idiom "squirrel away" means to hide, store, or save something, especially in a secret or secure place. It often implies the act of keeping or accumulating something valuable or important for future use. The phrase is derived from the behavior of squirrels, which collect and hide nuts in various places for later consumption.
• squirrel sth away The idiom "squirrel something away" means to hide or store something in a safe place for future use, often suggesting a secretive or cautious manner of safeguarding it. It alludes to the behavior of squirrels that store nuts or food in hidden places for winter.
• squirrel something away The idiom "squirrel something away" refers to the act of privately storing or setting aside something, usually in small amounts, for future use or in anticipation of a future need. It is often used when saving money or hiding something valuable or important. The term "squirrel" is derived from the behavior of squirrels who collect and store nuts for later consumption during the winter season.
• squirrel-food Squirrel food is a term used to describe a small amount of something, usually food, that is not satisfying or substantial. It implies that the quantity is so small that it would only be enough to feed a squirrel.
• ground squirrel A ground squirrel is a type of small, burrowing rodent that is found in various regions around the world. It is also used as an idiom to refer to someone who is constantly on the move or always busy with activities and tasks.

Similar spelling word for SQUIRREL

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Plural form of SQUIRREL is SQUIRRELS

Conjugate verb Squirrel

CONDITIONAL

I would squirrel

you would squirrel

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we would squirrel

they would squirrel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be squirreling

you would be squirreling

he/she/it would be squirreling

we would be squirreling

they would be squirreling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squirrel

you would have squirrel

he/she/it would have squirrel

we would have squirrel

they would have squirrel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been squirreling

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FUTURE

I will squirrel

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they will squirrel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be squirreling

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have squirreled

you will have squirreled

he/she/it will have squirreled

we will have squirreled

they will have squirreled

I will have squirrelled, will have squirreled

we will have squirrelled, will have squirreled

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been squirreling

you will have been squirreling

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we will have been squirreling

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IMPERATIVE

you squirrel

we let´s squirrel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squirrel

PAST

I squirreled

you squirreled

he/she/it squirreled

we squirreled

they squirreled

I squirrelled, squirreled

we squirrelled, squirreled

you squirrelled, squirreled

he/she/it squirrelled, squirreled

they squirrelled, squirreled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was squirreling

you were squirreling

he/she/it was squirreling

we were squirreling

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PAST PARTICIPLE

squirreled

PAST PERFECT

I had squirreled

you had squirreled

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we had squirrelled, had squirreled

you had squirrelled, had squirreled

he/she/it had squirrelled, had squirreled

they had squirrelled, had squirreled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been squirreling

you had been squirreling

he/she/it had been squirreling

we had been squirreling

they had been squirreling

PRESENT

I squirrel

you squirrel

he/she/it squirrels

we squirrel

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am squirreling

you are squirreling

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they are squirreling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squirreling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have squirreled

you have squirreled

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we have squirreled

they have squirreled

I have squirreled, have squirrelled

we have squirreled, have squirrelled

you have squirreled, have squirrelled

he/she/it has squirreled, has squirrelled

they have squirreled, have squirrelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been squirreling

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I will be squirreling, will be squirrelling

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I will have been squirreling, will have been squirrelling

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