How to pronounce tireless
Say it like TY-er-lus. Tireless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tireless 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tireless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-uh-lus.
What does tireless mean?
- Indefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue
- Without a tire (wheel covering); tyreless.
Where does tireless come from?
From tire (“to become sleepy or weary”) + -less.
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Questions about saying tireless
How do you pronounce tireless?
Say TY-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tireless?
Tireless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · er · lus.
Is tireless 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 /ˈtaɪələs/ (TY-uh-lus).