How to Pronounce "raise cain"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈkeɪn
RAYZ KAYN
ɹˈeɪz/ /kˈeɪn
RAYZ KAYN
Definition
To make a loud disturbance, cause trouble, or protest very noisily, especially to show anger or disagreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈkeɪn
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /kˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ KAYN
UK
RAYZ KAYN
Listen in Context
The children started to raise cain when they couldn't have ice cream.
If you raise cain at school, you might get in trouble.
They didn't like the new rules and began to raise cain.
My neighbor will raise cain if anyone parks in his spot.