How to Pronounce Screw

To pronounce "screw", say SCREW — one syllable, IPA /skɹuː/. 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

/skɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “screw”

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

What does screw mean?

noun

  1. A device that has a helical function.
  2. The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.

verb

  1. To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
  2. To have sexual intercourse with.

Synonyms

fuckscrew overscrew uptwistwritherootshag

Antonyms

unscrew

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Words that rhyme with screw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

shaftbedjockeyasshumpshagbangbonk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screw"?▾

"Screw" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "screw"?▾

The IPA transcription of "screw" is /skɹuː/.

What does "screw" mean?▾

Screw: A device that has a helical function.

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