How to Pronounce "crimes"

word

/ˈkɹaɪmz/

krymz

/kɹˈaɪmz/

krymz

Definition

Acts that are against the law and can be punished by the legal system. They can range from minor illegal acts to very serious offenses like robbery or murder.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkɹaɪmz/

British English

/kɹˈaɪmz/

Simplified Pronunciation

krymz

Listen in Context

The police investigate serious crimes.

Some crimes happen at night.

The city wants to reduce crimes in the area.

The documentary is about unsolved crimes from the 1990s.