Q&A – General English

What is the longest one-syllable word in English?

The longest one-syllable word in English is “screeched.”

πŸ“œ History: “Screeched” comes from Middle English “scrichen,” meaning “to make a harsh sound.” It’s related to the word “scream”, which has the same root.

πŸ€” Trivia: Other long one-syllable words include “strengths,” “stretched,” and “scratched.”

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