How to Pronounce Outcry

To pronounce "outcry", say OUTCRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/. 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

/ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “outcry”

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

What does outcry mean?

noun

  1. A loud cry or uproar.

    “His appearance was greeted with an outcry of jeering.”

  2. A strong protest.

    “The proposal was met with a public outcry.”

verb

  1. To cry out.
  2. To cry louder than.

Words that rhyme with outcry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

exclaimshoutvociferationyelloutshoutcrycallscream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outcry"?▾

"Outcry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "outcry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outcry" is /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/.

What does "outcry" mean?▾

Outcry: A loud cry or uproar.

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