How to Pronounce Screws

To pronounce "screws", say SCREWS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SCREWS

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💡 Tip for remembering “screws”

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

What does screws 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

Words that rhyme with screws

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screws"?▾

"Screws" has one syllable.

What does "screws" mean?▾

Screws: A device that has a helical function.

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