How to Pronounce Shrieking

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SHRIEK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrieking”

"shrieking" has 2 syllables: shriek-ing. It rhymes with seeking and creaking, if that helps it stick.

What does shrieking 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.

noun

  1. A sound that shrieks.

Words that rhyme with shrieking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seekingcreakingfreakingreekingtweakingspeakingsneakingstreakingleakingwreakingcritiquing

Related words

screechingscreechscreamingscreamnoisyhowlingsquealingyelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrieking"?▾

"Shrieking" has 2 syllables: shriek · ing.

What does "shrieking" mean?▾

Shrieking: 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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