How to Pronounce "crying shame"
expression
ˈkɹaɪɪŋ/ /ˈʃeɪm
KRY-ing SHAYM
kɹˈaɪɪŋ/ /ʃˈeɪm
k-RY-ing sh-AYM
Definition
An informal expression used to say that something is very unfortunate, unfair, or disappointing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪɪŋ/ /ˈʃeɪm
British English
kɹˈaɪɪŋ/ /ʃˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRY-ing SHAYM
UK
k-RY-ing sh-AYM
Listen in Context
It's a crying shame that the park was closed.
It's a crying shame to waste so much food.
It's a crying shame that he lost his job.
Honestly, it's a crying shame they tore down that beautiful building.