How to Pronounce "cronies"
word
ˈkɹoʊniz
KROH-neez
kɹˈəʊnɪz
KROH-neez
Definition
'Cronies' refers to a group of close friends, often used to describe people who support each other, sometimes for unfair or dishonest reasons, especially in politics or business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹoʊniz
British English
kɹˈəʊnɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROH-neez
UK
KROH-neez
Listen in Context
The mayor and his cronies were accused of corruption.
He always goes out to dinner with his cronies.
The boss relies on his cronies for advice.
People are tired of the senator and his circle of cronies running everything.