How to pronounce tayra
Say it like TY-ruh. Tayra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tayra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tayra
American and British speakers say tayra in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪrə/ in the US and /ˈtaɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-ruh.
What does tayra mean?
- A South American omnivore, Eira barbara, allied to the grison, with a long thick tail.
Where does tayra come from?
Borrowed, via Spanish tayra or Portuguese taira, from Old Tupi eîrara.
Words that rhyme with tayra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tayra.
Questions about saying tayra
How do you pronounce tayra?
Say TY-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tayra?
Tayra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say tayra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.