shr

/ʃr/ or /ʃər/ (SHR) or (SHUR)

Definitions

1. noun

a shrill or harsh sound, especially one that is unpleasantly loud or high-pitched

“The shr pierced through the stillness of the night.”

Synonyms

  • shriek
  • shrill

Antonyms

  • hush
  • whisper