How to pronounce tightrope
Say it like TY-trohp. Tightrope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪˌtroʊp/TY-trohp
UK British/ˈtaɪˌtrəʊp/TY-trohp
- TY
- trohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightrope 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.
- trohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tightrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TY-trohp.
What does tightrope mean?
noun
- A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
- A difficult or desperate situation.
- To walk on a tightrope.
Where does tightrope come from?
From tight + rope.
Questions about saying tightrope
How do you pronounce tightrope?
Say TY-trohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌtroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌtrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightrope?
Tightrope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · trohp.
Is tightrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtaɪˌtrəʊp/ (TY-trohp).