How to pronounce tiring
Say it like TY-ring. Tiring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiring
American and British speakers say tiring in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-ring.
What does tiring mean?
- present participle and gerund of tire How to pronounce tire
- The action of tiring.
- Bits of bone and tough organic material from a corpse given to hawks to abate their hunger.
- That tires or tire.“Carrying my bags up four flights of stairs is very tiring.”
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Words that rhyme with tiring
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Questions about saying tiring
How do you pronounce tiring?
Say TY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiring?
Tiring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.