How to pronounce tiny
Say it like TY-nee. Tiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
- TY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiny 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.
American vs British pronunciation of tiny
American and British speakers say tiny in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪni/ in the US and /ˈtaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-nee.
What does tiny mean?
- very small“diminutive in stature”“a lilliputian chest of drawers”
Where does tiny come from?
From Middle English tine, tyne (“very small”) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tiny
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Questions about saying tiny
How do you pronounce tiny?
Say TY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiny?
Tiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tiny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.