How to pronounce shrieking
Say it like SHREE-king. Shrieking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREE).
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- SHREE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrieking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shrieking
American and British speakers say shrieking in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHREE-king.
What does shrieking mean?
- present participle and gerund of shriek How to pronounce shriek
- gerund of shriek: an act of uttering a loud, sharp, or shrill cry or sound; also, a sound that shrieks. How to pronounce shriek
- That emits shrieks or high-pitched noises.
- sharp, loud, and shrill.
Where does shrieking come from?
From shriek + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shrieking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrieking.
Questions about saying shrieking
How do you pronounce shrieking?
Say SHREE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrieking?
Shrieking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREE). Broken into parts: SHREE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say shrieking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.