How to pronounce eek
Say it like EEK. Eek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- EEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eek
American and British speakers say eek in essentially the same way: /ik/ in the US and /iːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEK.
What does eek mean?
- Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).“Eek! There's a mouse in the bathtub!”
- Expressing (sometimes mock) fear or surprise.“I almost got fired from my job yesterday. Eek!”
- Representing the shrill vocal sound of a mouse, rat, or monkey.
- To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.
- A high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.
Where does eek come from?
Clipping of ecaf (“face”), from face via backslang.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with eek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eek.
Words that sound like eek
Questions about saying eek
How do you pronounce eek?
Say EEK. The American pronunciation is /ik/. In British English it is /iːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eek?
Eek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EEK.
Do Americans and Brits say eek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ik/ and the British form is /iːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eek?
Eek sounds the same as eke in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.