How to pronounce tires
Say it like TY-erz. Tires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-uz.
What does tires mean?
- plural of tire. How to pronounce tire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tire How to pronounce tire
Words that rhyme with tires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tires.
Questions about saying tires
How do you pronounce tires?
Say TY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tires?
Tires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · erz.
Is tires 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 /ˈtaɪəz/ (TY-uz).