How Do You Spell SCREECH?

Pronunciation: [skɹˈiːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "screech" is spelled with the letter "s" followed by the letter cluster "cr" and the letter "ee" which represent the long vowel sound /iː/ followed by the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/. IPA phonetic transcription for "screech" would be /skriːtʃ/. The consonant cluster "cr" makes the /k/ and /r/ sounds, and the long vowel sound /iː/ is represented by the double letter "ee", while the final /ch/ sound is indicated by the letter "ch".

SCREECH Meaning and Definition

1. The term "screech" functions as both a noun and a verb, commonly associated with high-pitched, shrill sounds. As a noun, it refers to a sharp, piercing noise produced by an object or living being. It is often characterized by a sudden and intense quality that can be uncomfortable to the ears. The noun "screech" can also be used to denote an instance or the act of emitting such a sound.

   As a verb, "screech" describes the action of producing or emitting a harsh, piercing sound. It typically suggests a sudden, loud, and grating noise that can potentially startle or disturb those who hear it. This verb is often associated with animals and objects, such as brakes screeching on a car or a bird screeching in distress. The action of screeching may convey various emotions or states, such as pain, fear, surprise, anger, or annoyance.

   In general, whether used as a noun or a verb, "screech" carries a connotation of high volume and discomfort due to its piercing and jarring nature. Its defining characteristic lies in its capacity to grab attention and evoke a sense of urgency or annoyance.

2. • A shrill loud cry, more acute and piercing than a scream.

   • To utter a loud discordant and piercing cry, like that of the owl.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SCREECH *

• screach 71.4285714%
• screetch 14.2857142%
• schreech 7.1428571%
• skreach 7.1428571%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SCREECH

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• screena
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• scietech
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• criech
• scwelch
• Mireeah
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• acreece
• Screachd
• Stremesh
• screnece

Etymology of SCREECH

The word "screech" originated in Middle English around the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "skrækja", which means to scream or cry out loudly. The Old Norse term comes from the Proto-Germanic word "skrokkjan", meaning to croak or caw.

Similar spelling words for SCREECH

• scorching,
• scorcher,
• scriech,
• scores,
• scorsese,
• scarce,
• scorecard,
• screechy,
• schreck,
• scorched,
• scarecrow,
• screeching,
• Scorzelli,
• schrage,
• scearce,
• scarcely,
• scorch,
• screecher.

Plural form of SCREECH is SCREECHES

Conjugate verb Screech

CONDITIONAL

I would screech

you would screech

he/she/it would screech

we would screech

they would screech

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be screeching

you would be screeching

he/she/it would be screeching

we would be screeching

they would be screeching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have screech

you would have screech

he/she/it would have screech

we would have screech

they would have screech

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been screeching

you would have been screeching

he/she/it would have been screeching

we would have been screeching

they would have been screeching

FUTURE

I will screech

you will screech

he/she/it will screech

we will screech

they will screech

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be screeching

you will be screeching

he/she/it will be screeching

we will be screeching

they will be screeching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have screeched

you will have screeched

he/she/it will have screeched

we will have screeched

they will have screeched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been screeching

you will have been screeching

he/she/it will have been screeching

we will have been screeching

they will have been screeching

IMPERATIVE

you screech

we let´s screech

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to screech

PAST

I screeched

you screeched

he/she/it screeched

we screeched

they screeched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was screeching

you were screeching

he/she/it was screeching

we were screeching

they were screeching

PAST PARTICIPLE

screeched

PAST PERFECT

I had screeched

you had screeched

he/she/it had screeched

we had screeched

they had screeched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been screeching

you had been screeching

he/she/it had been screeching

we had been screeching

they had been screeching

PRESENT

I screech

you screech

he/she/it screeches

we screech

they screech

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am screeching

you are screeching

he/she/it is screeching

we are screeching

they are screeching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

screeching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have screeched

you have screeched

he/she/it has screeched

we have screeched

they have screeched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been screeching

you have been screeching

he/she/it has been screeching

we have been screeching

they have been screeching

I would have screeched

we would have screeched

you would have screeched

he/she/it would have screeched

they would have screeched