How Do You Spell SHRIEK?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈiːk] (IPA)

The word "shriek" is correctly spelled with the combination of the letter "sh" followed by "riek". The IPA phonetic transcription for "shriek" is /ʃriːk/. The sound /ʃ/ represents the "sh" sound in English, which is made by pushing air through the narrow space between the tongue and the roof of the mouth. The sound /riːk/ corresponds to the vowel sound "ee" followed by the consonant "k". Therefore, the correct spelling of "shriek" accurately reflects its pronunciation in English.

SHRIEK Meaning and Definition

1. Shriek, noun, refers to a loud, high-pitched, and piercing cry or sound that is typically shrill and sudden in nature. It is characterized by its intense volume, often expressing fear, surprise, pain, or excitement. The shriek can be described as a sharply penetrating and discordant sound that can startle or unsettle those who hear it. In terms of emotional context, a shriek generally demonstrates a considerable degree of distress, alarm, or exhilaration.

   As a verb, shriek refers to the act of producing this loud, high-pitched cry or sound. It signifies the emission of a shrill and piercing noise, often involuntarily due to a sudden or strong reaction, such as extreme fear, pain, or excitement. Shrieking may also serve as a means of communication, conveying distress, warning, or alertness to others.

   The term "shriek" can be associated with various sources, such as humans, animals, or objects. It is commonly linked with scenes of horror, suspense, or panic, as well as moments of surprise, joy, or well-founded alarm. Shrieks are typically characterized by their audible intensity, suddenness, and their ability to evoke strong emotional responses in those who hear them.

2. • To utter a sharp shrill cry; to scream, as in sudden fright, or in anguish.

   • A shrill piercing cry, as of sudden terror or anguish.

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

Top Common Misspellings for SHRIEK *

• shreik 40.6779661%
• shreak 27.118644%
• shreek 20.338983%
• shrek 8.4745762%
• shiek 3.3898305%

* 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 SHRIEK

• shirek
• shrieff
• shrip
• shories
• shrim
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• chiek
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• shrimg
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• shreeks
• shriei
• shziek
• skreik
• Sureek
• shrii
• sheriel
• shwie
• shreekd
• Dhruev
• Shrigg
• shieck
• Shaief
• Sodiek
• Chrien
• thwiek
• shriekie

Etymology of SHRIEK

The word "shriek" originated from Middle English "skrēke", which can be traced back to Old Norse "skrækja" meaning "to cry or shriek out loud". The Old Norse term ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic "skraikōną". The word "shriek" has been used to refer to a loud, high-pitched sound or scream since its earliest recorded usage in the 13th century.

Similar spelling words for SHRIEK

• Sherise,
• Sherika,
• Sharice,
• sharrock,
• shark,
• sharkey,
• shirk,
• shiraz,
• shores,
• shrike,
• Sherice,
• Sherk,
• Shires,
• Sharika,
• shirkey,
• sherrick.

Plural form of SHRIEK is SHRIEKS

Conjugate verb Shriek

CONDITIONAL

I would shriek

you would shriek

he/she/it would shriek

we would shriek

they would shriek

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shrieking

you would be shrieking

he/she/it would be shrieking

we would be shrieking

they would be shrieking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shriek

you would have shriek

he/she/it would have shriek

we would have shriek

they would have shriek

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shrieking

you would have been shrieking

he/she/it would have been shrieking

we would have been shrieking

they would have been shrieking

FUTURE

I will shriek

you will shriek

he/she/it will shriek

we will shriek

they will shriek

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shrieking

you will be shrieking

he/she/it will be shrieking

we will be shrieking

they will be shrieking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrieked

you will have shrieked

he/she/it will have shrieked

we will have shrieked

they will have shrieked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shrieking

you will have been shrieking

he/she/it will have been shrieking

we will have been shrieking

they will have been shrieking

IMPERATIVE

you shriek

we let´s shriek

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shriek

PAST

I shrieked

you shrieked

he/she/it shrieked

we shrieked

they shrieked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shrieking

you were shrieking

he/she/it was shrieking

we were shrieking

they were shrieking

PAST PARTICIPLE

shrieked

PAST PERFECT

I had shrieked

you had shrieked

he/she/it had shrieked

we had shrieked

they had shrieked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shrieking

you had been shrieking

he/she/it had been shrieking

we had been shrieking

they had been shrieking

PRESENT

I shriek

you shriek

he/she/it shrieks

we shriek

they shriek

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shrieking

you are shrieking

he/she/it is shrieking

we are shrieking

they are shrieking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shrieking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shrieked

you have shrieked

he/she/it has shrieked

we have shrieked

they have shrieked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shrieking

you have been shrieking

he/she/it has been shrieking

we have been shrieking

they have been shrieking

I would have shrieked

we would have shrieked

you would have shrieked

he/she/it would have shrieked

they would have shrieked