How to Pronounce "for crying out loud"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɹaɪɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɫaʊd
fer KRY-ing owt LOWD
fˈɔː/ /kɹˈaɪɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /lˈaʊd
faw KRY-ing owt LOWD
Definition
An informal expression used to show strong feelings such as frustration, annoyance, or surprise. It often means 'please' or emphasizes that something should be obvious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkɹaɪɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɫaʊd
British English
fˈɔː/ /kɹˈaɪɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /lˈaʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer KRY-ing owt LOWD
UK
faw KRY-ing owt LOWD
Listen in Context
For crying out loud, turn off the lights when you leave!
For crying out loud, can you keep the noise down?
For crying out loud, it's just a small mistake.
For crying out loud, how many times do I have to tell you?