How to pronounce tycoons
Say it like ty-KOONZ. Tycoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ).
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- ty
- KOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tycoons 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.
- KOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tycoons
American and British speakers say tycoons in essentially the same way: /taɪˈkunz/ in the US and /taɪˈkuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ty-KOONZ.
What does tycoons mean?
- plural of tycoon How to pronounce tycoon
Questions about saying tycoons
How do you pronounce tycoons?
Say ty-KOONZ. The American pronunciation is /taɪˈkunz/. In British English it is /taɪˈkuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tycoons?
Tycoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ). Broken into parts: ty · KOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say tycoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪˈkunz/ and the British form is /taɪˈkuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.