How to Pronounce Scream

To pronounce "scream", say SCREAM — one syllable, IPA /skɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/skɹiːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scream”

"scream" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does scream mean?

noun

  1. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
  2. A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.

verb

  1. To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
  2. To move quickly; to race.

    “He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.”

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Words that rhyme with scream

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gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimteamdaydreamregime

Related words

shriekholleryellshriekingshoutscreechscreechinghollo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scream"?▾

"Scream" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scream"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scream" is /skɹiːm/.

What does "scream" mean?▾

Scream: A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

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