Spell Bee Word: Shout

What does shout mean?

Word: Shout

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Shout means to say something in a very loud voice.

Synonyms: yell, scream

How do you spell shout?

Syllables: shout

Tricky part: Write ou for the ow sound, as in out and loud.

Watch out for: showt, shaut, shuot

Memory tip: Say ouch when you shout. Ouch and shout share the ou that makes the ow sound.

Shout in a sentence

Example 1: Do not shout in the library.

Example 2: We shouted with joy when India won.

Example 3: The vendor shouts, "Fresh bhutta, hot bhutta!"

Fun Fact

In cricket, fielders shout Howzat, short for How's that, to ask the umpire if the batter is out.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

shout

a) whisper
b) laugh
c) clap
d) sing

Show answer

a) whisper. A whisper is very soft, the opposite of a shout.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) giggle
b) sout
c) sneeze
d) whistle

Show answer

b) sout. Shout starts with the sh sound, so an h follows the s.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct letter to form a word:

shou_

a) t
b) d
c) p
d) k

Show answer

a) t. You can hear a t at the very end; a d or a p would sound different.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which place should you not shout?

a) a football match
b) a hospital
c) a playground
d) a village fair

Show answer

b) a hospital

2. What do fans often do when their team scores a goal?

a) fall asleep
b) walk home
c) sit very still
d) cheer loudly

Show answer

d) cheer loudly

Associated Words

Related words on the Spell Bee lists: yell, scream

More words from this list

tired, alarm, brain, continue, fame, gull, marigold, pollution

Next steps

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