Squirrel is pronounced SKWUR-əl (IPA /ˈskwɜːrəl/). Two beats — 'SKWUR-ul'; the 'qui' becomes 'kwur'.
IPA: /ˈskwɜːrəl/
Syllables: SKWUR · əl
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'skwee-rul' or 'sker-rul' with wrong vowels.
Tip: Two beats — 'SKWUR-ul'; the 'qui' becomes 'kwur'.