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Creak

Kreek

/ˈkriːk/

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Syllable breakdown

creak

Dictionary meaning

A squeaking sound.

Examples

  • The creak of the floorboards gave the thief away.
  • The door creaked when I opened it slowly.

Synonyms: creaking

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