How to pronounce crybaby
Say it like KRY-bay-bee. Crybaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- bay
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crybaby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crybaby
American and British speakers say crybaby in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/ in the US and /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-bay-bee.
What does crybaby mean?
- A baby who cries excessively.
- To act like a crybaby.
Where does crybaby come from?
From cry + baby.
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Questions about saying crybaby
How do you pronounce crybaby?
Say KRY-bay-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crybaby?
Crybaby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · bay · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say crybaby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪˌbeɪbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.