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.

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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

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

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