How to Pronounce Streak

To pronounce "streak", say STREAK — one syllable, IPA /stɹiːk/. 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

/stɹiːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “streak”

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

What does streak mean?

noun

  1. An irregular line left from smearing or motion.

    “The picture I took out the car window had streaks.”

  2. A continuous series of like events.

    “I hope I can keep up this streak of accomplishments.”

verb

  1. To have or obtain streaks.

    “If you clean a window in direct sunlight, it will streak.”

  2. To run naked in public. (Contrast flash)

    “It was a pleasant game until some guy went streaking across the field.”

Words that rhyme with streak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

mottleblotchstriperunsmearsurgebandspate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "streak"?▾

"Streak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "streak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "streak" is /stɹiːk/.

What does "streak" mean?▾

Streak: An irregular line left from smearing or motion.

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