How to Pronounce Cried

To pronounce "cried", say CRIED — one syllable, IPA /kɹaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/kɹaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cried”

"cried" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does cried mean?

verb

  1. To shed tears; to weep.

    “That sad movie always makes me cry.”

  2. To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.

Synonyms

bawlblubbersobwailweepwhimper

Antonyms

laugh

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Words that rhyme with cried

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

didhemournedscreamedsheshedshoutedsobbed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cried"?▾

"Cried" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cried"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cried" is /kɹaɪd/.

What does "cried" mean?▾

Cried: To shed tears; to weep.

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