How to Pronounce Cries

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɹaɪ̯z/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cries”

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

Sounds exactly like: crise, krise — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cries mean?

noun

  1. A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

    “After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.”

  2. A shout or scream.

    “I heard a cry from afar.”

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

Words that rhyme with cries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

appealsbegscallcallschantscheersclamorclamour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cries"?▾

"Cries" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cries"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cries" is /kɹaɪ̯z/.

What does "cries" mean?▾

Cries: A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

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