How to Pronounce "cradles"
word
ˈkɹeɪdəɫz
KRAY-dulz
kɹˈeɪdəlz
KRAY-duhlz
Definition
'Cradles' is the plural of 'cradle', a small bed for babies that rocks, or it can be a verb meaning to hold something gently and protectively in your arms or hands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹeɪdəɫz
British English
kɹˈeɪdəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAY-dulz
UK
KRAY-duhlz
Listen in Context
There are two cradles in the nursery.
She gently cradles the kitten in her hands.
Old telephones had special cradles for the receivers.
Her arms cradle the baby as he sleeps.