How Do You Spell STREAKED?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈiːkt] (IPA)

The word "streaked" is spelled with six letters and two syllables. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /strikt/, where the stress falls on the first syllable. This word means to mark with narrow lines or stripes. The spelling of this word follows the English language conventions, where double letters are used when a word has a short vowel pronounced in a stressed syllable. In the case of "streaked," the double "e" is used to indicate the pronunciation of the "e" as a short sound, /ɛ/.

STREAKED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "streaked" is an adjective derived from the verb "streak." It refers to something that has streaks or lines of a different color or texture running through it, resulting in a distinct and noticeable pattern. These streaks can appear as thin lines, patches, or bands depending on the context.

   In general, "streaked" is often associated with visible lines or patterns found in various objects, materials, or substances. For instance, in the field of art or design, streaked materials like fabrics, wallpapers, or artworks may exhibit streaks when different colors are blended together. In natural phenomena, such as a streaked sky during sunrise or sunset, streaks of vibrant hues cut through the horizon, creating a visually striking spectacle.

   Moreover, "streaked" can also be used when describing features or characteristics of living organisms. One common example is when referring to the fur, feathers, or hair of animals that display streak-like markings. This distinctive pattern allows for camouflage, recognition, or identification among species. Similarly, streaked petals in flowers or leaves indicate veins or lines of contrast or pigmentation, enhancing the overall beauty of the organism.

   Overall, the term "streaked" pertains to any visible lines, patches, or bands that differentiate an object, substance, or organism from its surroundings. These streaks may result from various factors such as blending of colors, contrast in patterns, or pigmentation variations.

2. Marked with lines of a different colour.

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

Top Common Misspellings for STREAKED *

• steaked 25%
• striked 25%

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Other Common Misspellings for STREAKED

• strected
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• streeped
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• streased
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• streakede
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• screakked
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• Unstreaked
• treakes
• strealke
• streates
• Streatied
• Streapes
• stredled
• Shrelked
• Spreaged
• Sprealed
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• str8backed

Etymology of STREAKED

The word "streaked" is derived from the Old English word "strician", which means "to go quickly, to go away". It is related to the Old Norse word "strjúka", which means "to pass swiftly". Over time, the meaning of "strician" evolved to include the sense of leaving behind a visible trace or mark. Eventually, it developed into "streak", referring to a line or mark of a different color that appears against a background. The verb form "streaked" indicates the action of producing streaks or marks.

Similar spelling words for STREAKED

• straker,
• Starkey,
• straka,
• storck,
• steerage,
• streck,
• stark,
• stark naked,
• sturkie,
• Starck,
• strecker,
• styrax,
• stressed,
• starkers,
• streaky,
• storekeeper,
• stork,
• storax,
• steerageway,
• stroke,
• stargaze,
• strege,
• sturgess,
• streak,
• stirk,
• storage,
• starkes,
• Starke,
• strake,
• strike,
• sturgeon,
• streaker,
• stargazer,
• sturgell,
• sturges,
• starzyk.

Conjugate verb Streaked

CONDITIONAL

I would streak

we would streak

you would streak

he/she/it would streak

they would streak

FUTURE

I will streak

we will streak

you will streak

he/she/it will streak

they will streak

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have streaked

we will have streaked

you will have streaked

he/she/it will have streaked

they will have streaked

PAST

I streaked

we streaked

you streaked

he/she/it streaked

they streaked

PAST PERFECT

I had streaked

we had streaked

you had streaked

he/she/it had streaked

they had streaked

PRESENT

I streak

we streak

you streak

he/she/it streaks

they streak

PRESENT PERFECT

I have streaked

we have streaked

you have streaked

he/she/it has streaked

they have streaked

I am streaking

we are streaking

you are streaking

he/she/it is streaking

they are streaking

I was streaking

we were streaking

you were streaking

he/she/it was streaking

they were streaking

I will be streaking

we will be streaking

you will be streaking

he/she/it will be streaking

they will be streaking

I have been streaking

we have been streaking

you have been streaking

he/she/it has been streaking

they have been streaking

I had been streaking

we had been streaking

you had been streaking

he/she/it had been streaking

they had been streaking

I will have been streaking

we will have been streaking

you will have been streaking

he/she/it will have been streaking

they will have been streaking

I would have streaked

we would have streaked

you would have streaked

he/she/it would have streaked

they would have streaked

I would be streaking

we would be streaking

you would be streaking

he/she/it would be streaking

they would be streaking

I would have been streaking

we would have been streaking

you would have been streaking

he/she/it would have been streaking

they would have been streaking