How do you pronounce "shriek"?

In American English: /ˈʃriːk/ (SHREEK). In British English: /ʃɹˈiːk/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃriːk/ (SHREEK). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈiːk/ (SHR).

Is "shriek" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃriːk/ (SHREEK), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈiːk/ (SHR).

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shriek

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/ˈʃriːk/

SHREEK

Syllable Breakdown

ʃriːkshriek

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