How to Pronounce "cry to sleep"
expression
KRYE-tuh-SLEEP
krye-TOO-SLEEP
Definition
To fall asleep while crying, usually because of sadness, stress, or emotional pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsɫip
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /tˈuː/ /slˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRYE-tuh-SLEEP
UK
krye-TOO-SLEEP
Listen in Context
Sometimes children cry to sleep when they miss their parents.
She cried to sleep after the argument.
It hurts to see someone you love cry to sleep.
After the breakup, I just cried to sleep all week.