How to pronounce tiebreaker
Say it like TY-bray-ker. Tiebreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- bray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiebreaker 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.
- brayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tiebreaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-bray-kuh.
What does tiebreaker mean?
- Something that is used to pick a winner from a tied situation.
Where does tiebreaker come from?
From tie + breaker.
Questions about saying tiebreaker
How do you pronounce tiebreaker?
Say TY-bray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌbreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiebreaker?
Tiebreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · bray · ker.
Is tiebreaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtaɪˌbreɪkə/ (TY-bray-kuh).