How to Pronounce "crime doesn't pay"
expression
ˈkɹaɪm/ /ˈdəzən/, /ˈdəzənt/ /ˈpeɪ
KRYME DUZ-uhn PAY
kɹˈaɪm/ /ˈdʌzənt/ /pˈeɪ
kryme DUZ-uhnt PAY
Definition
This expression means committing crimes will not bring true rewards or lasting benefits; criminals usually get caught and face negative consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪm/ /ˈdəzən/, /ˈdəzənt/ /ˈpeɪ
British English
kɹˈaɪm/ /ˈdʌzənt/ /pˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRYME DUZ-uhn PAY
UK
kryme DUZ-uhnt PAY
Listen in Context
My teacher always says crime doesn't pay.
Crime doesn't pay, so it's better to do the right thing.
Everyone learns that crime doesn't pay in the end.
You might get away with it at first, but remember, crime doesn't pay.