How to pronounce cryey
Say it like KRY-ee. Cryey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cryey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRY
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cryey
American and British speakers say cryey in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪi/ in the US and /ˈkraɪi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-ee.
What does cryey mean?
- Inclined to cry; tearful.
Where does cryey come from?
From cry + -ey.
Questions about saying cryey
How do you pronounce cryey?
Say KRY-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪi/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryey?
Cryey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cryey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪi/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.