How to Pronounce "cry out for"
expression
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KRY OWT for
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
kry OWT faw
Definition
To need something very badly or urgently; to be in obvious need of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRY OWT for
UK
kry OWT faw
Listen in Context
The plants cry out for water during summer.
The roof cries out for repair.
This city cries out for better public transport.
That old shirt is crying out for a wash.