How to Pronounce "burst out crying"
expression
ˈbɝst/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈkɹaɪɪŋ
BURST-owt-KRY-ing
bˈɜːst/ /ˈaʊt/ /kɹˈaɪɪŋ
berst-OWT-KRY-ing
Definition
To suddenly start crying, usually because of a strong emotion like sadness or frustration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝst/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈkɹaɪɪŋ
British English
bˈɜːst/ /ˈaʊt/ /kɹˈaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURST-owt-KRY-ing
UK
berst-OWT-KRY-ing
Listen in Context
After he lost his toy, he burst out crying.
The baby burst out crying when she saw the doctor.
She burst out crying after hearing the bad news.
I tried to stay calm, but I just burst out crying in front of everyone.