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How to Pronounce "weep"

word

/ˈwip/
weep
/wˈiːp/
weep

Definition

To shed tears, especially as an expression of deep sadness. It is a more formal or literary way to say 'cry'.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈwip/

British English

/wˈiːp/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

weep

UK

weep

Listen in Context

Sometimes people weep when they feel lonely.

The child began to weep when he lost his toy.

She could not help but weep at the sad movie.

He sat alone and wept for hours after hearing the news.