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shriek
Definition:
(nou) sharp piercing cry (nou) a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃriːk
Examples:
Did he scream or shriek
It's enough to make you shriek.
Clark can make his guitar scream and shriek and do things that take you back to the golden era of blues based guitar rock.
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Common mistakes of shriek pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "shriek" with a short vowel sound, like in "sit." The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound /iː/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Focus on extending the "ee" sound.
- Ignoring the "sh" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "shriek" starting with a hard "s" sound instead of "sh." The correct sound is /ʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "sh" as in "shoe" to get comfortable with this sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "shreek." The proper stress is on the first syllable: /ˈʃriːk/. Tip: Emphasize the "shr" at the beginning to maintain the correct stress.
- Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "shriek" with an exaggerated "k" sound at the end, making it sound harsh. The correct ending is softer, just /k/. Tip: Keep the final sound light and quick.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "shriek" with "shrink," leading to mispronunciation. "Shriek" has a clear "ee" sound, while "shrink" has a short "i." Tip: Distinguish between the long and short vowel sounds in practice.