How to Pronounce "cat's cradle"
expression
ˈkæts/ /ˈkɹeɪdəɫ
KATS KRAY-duhl
kæts/ /kɹˈeɪdəl
KATS KRAY-duhl
Definition
A child's game in which a loop of string is passed between the fingers to make different shapes. 'Cat's cradle' can also refer to complicated or tangled situations, but is mainly used for the game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæts/ /ˈkɹeɪdəɫ
British English
kæts/ /kɹˈeɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATS KRAY-duhl
UK
KATS KRAY-duhl
Listen in Context
The children are playing cat's cradle in the park.
Have you ever tried to make shapes with cat's cradle?
Cat's cradle is a popular old game for kids.
We used to spend hours making new patterns with cat's cradle.