how to pronounce scream

/ˈskɹiːm/

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scream is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of scream in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… no one can hear you scream or the …”

meanings of scream

noun:

A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
Used as an intensifier.
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
Exclamation mark.

verb:

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.
(intransitive, figuratively).
To move quickly; to race.
To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.