How to Pronounce "crocodile tear"
expression
ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫ/ /ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ
KRAH-kuh-dyle TEER
kɹˈɒkədˌaɪl/ /teər
krok-uh-DYLE TAIR
Definition
A 'crocodile tear' means a false or insincere show of emotion, especially pretending to cry or be sad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫ/ /ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ
British English
kɹˈɒkədˌaɪl/ /teər
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAH-kuh-dyle TEER
UK
krok-uh-DYLE TAIR
Listen in Context
He cried crocodile tears when he lost the game.
Her apology sounded like crocodile tears.
Don't trust his crocodile tears.
After getting caught, he put on a show with his crocodile tears, but nobody bought it.