How to Pronounce "cry crocodile tears"
expression
KRY KRAH-kuh-dyle TEERZ
kry KROK-uh-dyle TEERZ
Definition
To pretend to be sad or to show false sympathy, usually to hide one's true feelings or intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫ/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /kɹˈɒkədˌaɪl/ /tiːɹz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRY KRAH-kuh-dyle TEERZ
UK
kry KROK-uh-dyle TEERZ
Listen in Context
She cried crocodile tears when she apologized.
Children sometimes cry crocodile tears to avoid punishment.
Don't cry crocodile tears if you don't really care.
When the boss was caught lying, he cried crocodile tears on TV.