screen
PronouncedSKREEN
nounA flat panel that shows pictures and words from a computer, phone, or television.
nounA thin frame with mesh that fits in a window or door to keep insects out while letting air in.
nounA board or wall that divides one space from another or hides something from view.
verbTo show a film or television programme to an audience.
verbTo pass something through a mesh to separate it into different sizes.
verbTo test someone to find out if they have a disease or medical problem.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: SCR Blend
Sound“skr”·/skr/
SCR blends /s/, /k/, and /r/ together, like in 'scratch', 'scream', and 'scrub'.
SCR is a three-letter onset blend combining /s/ + /k/ + /r/. All three consonant sounds are heard in quick succession.
Tip
SCR scratches — /skr/ scratch, scream, scrub!
Examples
Phonics Rule: EE Vowel Team
Sound“ee”·/iː/
When two E's are together, they say long E, like in 'tree' and 'see'.
The vowel team 'ee' almost always makes the long E sound “ee”. This is one of the most reliable vowel teams in English.
Tip
Two E's together always agree — they say “ee”!
Examples
Phonics Rule: Letter N
Sound“n”·/n/
The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.
Tip
N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!
Examples
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