screech

Pronunciation

• enPR: skrēch, IPA ^(key): /skriːt͡ʃ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): [skriːt͡ʃ]
• (US) IPA ^(key): [skrit͡ʃ]

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular screech

Plural screeches

1. (countable) A screech is a high-pitched sound.
2. (countable) A screech is a loud, piercing cry.
   • Synonyms: shriek and scream

Verb

Plain form screech

Third-person singular screeches

Past tense screeched

Past participle screeched

Present participle screeching

1. If a person screeches, they make a loud, piercing cry.