How to Pronounce Screen

To pronounce "screen", say SCREEN — one syllable, IPA /skɹiːn/. 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

/skɹiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “screen”

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

What does screen mean?

noun

  1. A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

    “a fire screen”

  2. A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.

verb

  1. To filter by passing through a screen.

    “Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.”

  2. To shelter or conceal.

Synonyms

pick

Words that rhyme with screen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screen"?▾

"Screen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "screen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "screen" is /skɹiːn/.

What does "screen" mean?▾

Screen: A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

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