Turkish Word · Intermediate
gıcırtı
A creaking, squeaking noise, produced by or resembling hard objects rubbing against one another
Pronunciation: /ɡɯ.d͡ʒɯɾˈtɯ/
Meaning
A creaking, squeaking noise, produced by or resembling hard objects rubbing against one another.
Example
Beyaz balinanın çıtırtı, gıcırtı, bağırtı, ıslık ve çan benzeri tınlamalardan oluşan, geniş bir ses yelpazesi vardır.
The beluga whale has a wide range of sounds consisting of clicking, creaking, screaming, whistling and bell-like resonances.
Practice tips
- Practice gıcırtı out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish word is for intermediate-level learners.