How to pronounce tiger
Say it like TY-gher. Tiger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiger 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tiger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-guh.
What does tiger mean?
- a fierce or audacious person“he's a tiger on the tennis court”“it aroused the tiger in me”
- large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered
Words that rhyme with tiger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tiger.
Questions about saying tiger
How do you pronounce tiger?
Say TY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiger?
Tiger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · gher.
Is tiger 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 /ˈtaɪɡə/ (TY-guh).