How to Pronounce "criminals"
word
KRIM-uh-nuhlz
KRIM-uh-nuhlz
Definition
People who commit crimes or are involved in illegal activities. It usually refers to people who break the law in a serious or repeated way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹɪmənəɫz/
British English
/kɹˈɪmɪnəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIM-uh-nuhlz
UK
KRIM-uh-nuhlz
Listen in Context
The police caught two criminals last night.
Some criminals use the internet to steal money.
The city wants to stop young people from becoming criminals.
These criminals are smarter than people think, so the investigation may take time.