How to pronounce tigers
Say it like TY-gherz. Tigers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪɡɚz/TY-gherz
UK British/ˈtaɪɡəz/TY-guz
- TY
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tigers 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.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tigers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-guz.
What does tigers mean?
noun
- plural of tiger How to pronounce tiger
Questions about saying tigers
How do you pronounce tigers?
Say TY-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tigers?
Tigers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · gherz.
Is tigers 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 /ˈtaɪɡəz/ (TY-guz).