How to pronounce tinier
Say it like TY-nee-er. Tinier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪniɚ/TY-nee-er
UK British/ˈtaɪniə/TY-nee-uh
- TY
- nee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinier 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tinier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-nee-uh.
What does tinier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of tiny: more tiny How to pronounce tiny
Questions about saying tinier
How do you pronounce tinier?
Say TY-nee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪniɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinier?
Tinier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · nee · er.
Is tinier 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 /ˈtaɪniə/ (TY-nee-uh).