Shreak vs. Shriek
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 14, 2023
"Shreak" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Shriek," which means a high-pitched scream or sound.
Which is correct: Shreak or Shriek
How to spell Shriek?
Shreak is Incorrect
Shriek is Correct
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Key Differences
"Shreak" has an extra "a," which isn't necessary for the sound.
Janet White
Sep 07, 2023
Remember "shriek" by associating it with the word "screech." Both have "ee" in the middle.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 07, 2023
Visualize a person "shrieking" when they "see" something scary, focusing on the "ee" in both "shriek" and "see."
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Sep 07, 2023
Rhyme "shriek" with "beak," as birds with beaks might shriek.
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Sep 07, 2023
Think of the phrase "I shrieked in fright" to remember the right spelling.
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Sep 07, 2023
Shreak and Shriek Definitions
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Shriek
To scream in a high-pitched tone.
The owl's shriek echoed in the night.
Samantha Walker
Sep 07, 2023
Shriek
A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry.
The brakes emitted a loud shriek.
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Sep 07, 2023
Shriek
A loud, sharp, piercing cry.
Her sudden shriek startled everyone in the room.
Harlon Moss
Sep 07, 2023
Shriek
To express distress, protest, or disapproval.
Fans shrieked with excitem
Aimie Carlson
Sep 07, 2023
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Shriek
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
(transitive) To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
It was the owl that shrieked.
At this she shrieked aloud; the mournful trainEchoed her grief.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.
On top whereof aye dwelt the ghostly owl,Shrieking his baleful note.
She shrieked his nameTo the dark woods.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
Shrieks, clamors, murmurs, fill the frighted town.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shriek
A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry;
He ducked at the screechings of shells
He heard the scream of the brakes
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Sep 06, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Shriek?
The verb form is "shriek," as in "to shriek."
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Sep 07, 2023
Why is it called Shriek?
The term "shriek" comes from the Middle English word "shriken," which means to cry out or shout.
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Sep 07, 2023
What is the root word of Shriek?
The root is the Middle English word "shriken."
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Sep 07, 2023
Which vowel is used before Shriek?
The vowel "a" can be used before "shriek," as in "a shriek."
Harlon Moss
Sep 07, 2023
Is Shriek a negative or positive word?
"Shriek" is typically perceived as negative due to its association with fear, but it can also denote excitement.
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Sep 07, 2023
Is Shriek a vowel or consonant?
"Shriek" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 07, 2023
Which preposition is used with Shriek?
"Of" is commonly used, as in "shriek of terror."
Samantha Walker
Sep 07, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Shriek?
Conjunctions are context-dependent. "And" or "or" can be used with "shriek."
Samantha Walker
Sep 07, 2023
Is the Shriek term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, as in "a shriek of laughter."
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Sep 07, 2023
How do we divide Shriek into syllables?
"Shriek" is two syllable and isn't divided.
Janet White
Sep 07, 2023
How is Shriek used in a sentence?
"Upon seeing the spider, she let out a loud shriek."
Samantha Walker
Sep 07, 2023
Which article is used with Shriek?
Depending on the context, both "a" and "the" can be used, as in "a shriek" or "the shriek."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 07, 2023
Is the word Shriek imperative?
It can be used imperatively, such as "Don't shriek!"
Samantha Walker
Sep 07, 2023
Which determiner is used with Shriek?
Determiners like "this" or "that" can be used, as in "this shriek" or "that shriek."
Janet White
Sep 07, 2023
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