Screech in Irish (Scréach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for screech?

The Irish for screech is scréach (pronounced “shkrayakh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scréacha. Depending on context it can also mean screech (of a bird or machine).

Q: What is the plural of screech in Irish?

The plural of scréach is scréacha; with the article, na scréacha means “the screeches”. The genitive plural is scréach, as in macalla na scréach (the echo of the screeches).

Q: Does scréach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scréach can mean screech or screech (of a bird or machine), depending on context; the first is the most common. Scréach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to screech.

How to say “screech” in Irish

Irish:: scréach
English:: screech, screech (of a bird or machine)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “shkrayakh” /ʃcɾʲeːx/

Various forms

Plural:: scréacha (screeches)
Genitive singular:: scréiche, na scréiche (e.g. glór na scréiche, the noise of the screech)
Genitive plural:: scréach, na scréach (e.g. macalla na scréach, the echo of the screeches)

What does “scréach” mean?

“Scréach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

screech: A loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or scream.Also: scream, shriek, shout.

1 other meaning: screech (of a bird or machine)

2screech (of a bird or machine): A harsh grating sound made by a bird, brakes or similar.Also: screech, squeal, grating sound.

Other Irish words for screech: scréach (screech)

Other entries for “scréach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

scréachto screech · verb

“Scréach” with the article

The plural of screech in Irish is scréacha. Here is scréach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scréach

the screech

No change after an

na scréacha

the screeches

Plural: no change after na

“Scréach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scréach, the Irish word for screech.

Lig sí scréach aisti nuair a chonaic sí an luch.

She let out a scream when she saw the mouse.

Chuala mé scréach sa dorchadas aréir.

I heard a screech in the dark last night.

Dhúisigh an scréach an teach ar fad.

The scream woke the whole house.

Bhí macalla na scréiche fós i mo chluasa.

The echo of the scream was still in my ears.

Bhí scréacha na bhfaoileán le cloisteáil ar an trá.

The screeches of the gulls could be heard on the beach.

Stop an carr le scréach na gcoscán.

The car stopped with a screech of brakes.

Níor chuala aon duine mo scréach.

Nobody heard my scream.

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Screech in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for screech?

The Irish for screech is scréach (pronounced “shkrayakh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scréacha. Depending on context it can also mean screech (of a bird or machine).

How do you pronounce scréach in Irish?

Scréach is said like “shkrayakh” (IPA /ʃcɾʲeːx/).

What is the plural of screech in Irish?

The plural of scréach is scréacha; with the article, na scréacha means “the screeches”. The genitive plural is scréach, as in macalla na scréach (the echo of the screeches).

Does scréach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scréach can mean screech or screech (of a bird or machine), depending on context; the first is the most common. Scréach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to screech.

What is the difference between 'scréach' and 'scread'?

Both mean a scream; 'scréach' suggests a harsher, shriller screech, while 'scread' is a more general scream or shriek. 'Béic' is a yell or shout.

Screech in Irish (Scréach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage