How to Pronounce "pried"
word
ˈpɹaɪd
PRYD
pɹˈaɪd
PRYD
Definition
'Pried' is the past tense of 'pry.' It means either to force something open with effort or to try to find out private information about someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaɪd
British English
pɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRYD
UK
PRYD
Listen in Context
He pried the lid off the paint can.
She pried into her friend’s personal life.
They pried the window open with a screwdriver.
Mom always pried into what I was doing after school.