How to pronounce tirade
Say it like TY-rayd. Tirade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- rayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirade 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.
- raydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tirade
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ty-RAYD.
What does tirade mean?
- A long, angry or violent speech.“come out with a tirade”
- A section of verse concerning a single theme.
- To make a long, angry or violent speech, a tirade.
Where does tirade come from?
Borrowed from French tirade (“monologue, speech, tirade”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tirade
How do you pronounce tirade?
Say TY-rayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪreɪd/. In British English it is /taɪˈreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tirade?
Tirade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · rayd.
Is tirade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /taɪˈreɪd/ (ty-RAYD).