The spelling of the word "weepingcross" can be broken down into its two components: "weeping" and "cross." The phonetic transcription of "weeping" is /ˈwiːpɪŋ/, while "cross" is /krɒs/. When combined, the "i" in "weeping" is dropped and replaced with a "y," resulting in "weepingcross" being pronounced as /ˈwiːpɪŋkrɒs/. The word "weepingcross" is often used to refer to a type of cross that is accompanied by figurines of the Virgin Mary and St. John, expressing their sorrow at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.