shrieks
verbHow many syllables in shrieks?
There is 1 syllable in the word shrieks.How to pronounce shrieks:
Definition of shrieks:
- shrieks (verb):
- to utter a sharp shrill sound
Synonyms for shrieks:
cries
howls
screams
screeches
shouts
shrills
squalls
squeals
wails
yells
yelps
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