How Do You Spell DOWNCRIES?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊŋkɹɪz] (IPA)

The word "downcries" is spelled with a combination of two words, 'down' and 'cries'. The pronunciation of this word can be transcribed in IPA phonetic as /daʊnkraɪz/. The 'd' sound represents the onset of the first syllable, followed by the diphthong 'ow' in the nucleus. The second syllable starts with the voiced velar stop 'k', followed by the diphthong 'ai' and ends with the voiceless alveolar fricative 'z'. The word means expressing feelings of sorrow or distress in a low voice.

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Common Misspellings for DOWNCRIES

  • downcries
  • sowncries
  • xowncries
  • cowncries
  • fowncries
  • rowncries
  • eowncries
  • diwncries
  • dkwncries
  • dlwncries
  • dpwncries
  • d0wncries
  • d9wncries
  • doqncries
  • doancries
  • dosncries
  • doencries
  • do3ncries
  • do2ncries
  • dowbcries

Etymology of DOWNCRIES

The word "downcries" does not have a specific etymology, as it is a compound word derived from the combination of "down" and "cries".

"Down" is a preposition that can indicate a movement or position from a higher to a lower level, or simply refer to a lower place or direction. It can also be used as an adverb meaning towards a lower place or position.

"Cries" is the plural form of the verb "cry", which means to express deep or intense emotion verbally, often with a loud voice. It can also refer to shedding tears.

When combined, "downcries" typically refers to the act of expressing intense emotions or shedding tears in a downward direction, emphasizing a sense of sorrow or sadness. However, it's worth noting that "downcries" is not a commonly used word in standard English.