How to Pronounce Cry

To pronounce "cry", say CRY — one syllable, IPA /kɹaɪ̯/. 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

/kɹaɪ̯/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cry”

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

Sounds exactly like: crye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cry 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

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Words that rhyme with cry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifyally

Related words

weepoutcryscreamexclaimhollershoutyellvociferation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cry"?▾

"Cry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cry" is /kɹaɪ̯/.

What does "cry" mean?▾

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

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