How to pronounce shrike
Say it like SHRYKE. Shrike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHRYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shrike
American and British speakers say shrike in essentially the same way: /ʃraɪk/ in the US and /ʃraɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRYKE.
What does shrike mean?
- Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.
Where does shrike come from?
From Middle English *schrike, *schryke, from Old English sċrīc (“shrike, thrush”), from the same root as shriek and screech, named after the bird's cry.
Words that rhyme with shrike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrike.
Questions about saying shrike
How do you pronounce shrike?
Say SHRYKE. The American pronunciation is /ʃraɪk/. In British English it is /ʃraɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrike?
Shrike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHRYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say shrike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃraɪk/ and the British form is /ʃraɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.