How to Pronounce "partners in crime"
expression
PART-nerz in KRAHYM
PAHT-nuhz in KRAHYM
Definition
People who work together closely, especially in doing mischievous or naughty things, often used jokingly to mean close friends who share adventures or secrets.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹtnɝz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɹaɪm
British English
pˈɑːtnəz/ /ˈɪn/ /kɹˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PART-nerz in KRAHYM
UK
PAHT-nuhz in KRAHYM
Listen in Context
We are partners in crime at school.
Tom and Jerry are always partners in crime.
My sister is my partner in crime at home.
We've been partners in crime since kindergarten—always sneaking snacks together.