How to Pronounce Shrieked

To pronounce "shrieked", say SHRIEK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHRIEK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrieked”

"shrieked" has 2 syllables: shriek-ed. It rhymes with piqued and peaked, if that helps it stick.

What does shrieked mean?

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.

Words that rhyme with shrieked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

piquedpeakedstreakedsneakedpeekedcritiquedekedsqueakedtweakedwreakedcreakedreeked

Related words

screechscreechingscreamingshrillscreampipescreamedshouted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrieked"?▾

"Shrieked" has 2 syllables: shriek · ed.

What does "shrieked" mean?▾

Shrieked: 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.

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