high-pitched

adjective
UK: /ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/
US: /ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/

  1. A high-pitched sound is one that is very high.

    1. The smoke alarm has a high-pitched sound.
    2. I can't stand the high-pitched whine the machinery makes when it starts up.

  2. Describing a voice or sound that is higher than usual.

    1. She spoke in a high-pitched voice.
    2. The dog started barking with a high-pitched yelp when it saw the mailman.

Synonyms

shrill sharp treble acute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "high-pitched" in English means: A high-pitched sound is one that is very high., Describing a voice or sound that is higher than usual..

The phonetic transcription of "high-pitched" is /ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high-pitched": shrill, sharp, treble, acute.

Example usage of "high-pitched": "The smoke alarm has a high-pitched sound.". More examples on the page.