cries
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There is 1 syllable in the word cries.Divide cries into syllables:
cries
How to pronounce cries:
Definition of cries:
- cries (verb):
- to utter loudly shout
Synonyms for cries:
bawl
bawls
blubber
blubbers
boohoo
greet
grieves
howl your eyes out
keen
lament
mewl
pule
screams
shed tears
snivel
sob
sobs
wail
weep
weeps
whimper
whimpers
whine
whines
whinge
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