Pronunciation
How to pronounce “screws”
“screws” is pronounced /skɹuːz/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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screws
/skɹuːz/
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'screws' is one beat: /skɹuːz/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
someone who guards prisoners
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