How to pronounce tirades
Say it like ty-RAYDZ. Tirades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYDZ).
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- ty
- RAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirades pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tirades
American and British speakers say tirades in essentially the same way: /taɪˈreɪdz/ in the US and /taɪˈreɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ty-RAYDZ.
What does tirades mean?
- plural of tirade How to pronounce tirade
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tirade How to pronounce tirade
Words that rhyme with tirades
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tirades.
Questions about saying tirades
How do you pronounce tirades?
Say ty-RAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /taɪˈreɪdz/. In British English it is /taɪˈreɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tirades?
Tirades has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYDZ). Broken into parts: ty · RAYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tirades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪˈreɪdz/ and the British form is /taɪˈreɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.