How to pronounce tiresome
Say it like TY-er-sum. Tiresome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- er
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiresome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tiresome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-uh-sum.
What does tiresome mean?
- Causing fatigue or boredom; wearisome.“Eventually his long stories became tiresome.”
Where does tiresome come from?
From tire + -some.
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Questions about saying tiresome
How do you pronounce tiresome?
Say TY-er-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiresome?
Tiresome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · er · sum.
Is tiresome 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 /ˈtaɪəsəm/ (TY-uh-sum).