How to Pronounce Shriek

To pronounce "shriek", say SHRIEK — one syllable, IPA /ʃɹiːk/. 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

/ʃɹiːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shriek”

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

What does shriek mean?

noun

  1. A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
  2. An exclamation mark.

verb

  1. To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
  2. To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.

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Words that rhyme with shriek

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bleakobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakcliquepeak

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shriek"?▾

"Shriek" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shriek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shriek" is /ʃɹiːk/.

What does "shriek" mean?▾

Shriek: A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

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