How to pronounce tyrannical
Say it like tuh-RAN-uh-kul. Tyrannical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN).
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- tuh
- RAN
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyrannical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tyrannical
American and British speakers say tyrannical in essentially the same way: /təˈrænəkəl/ in the US and /təˈrænəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RAN-uh-kul.
What does tyrannical mean?
- Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
- Despotic, oppressive, or authoritarian.“a tyrannical regime”
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Questions about saying tyrannical
How do you pronounce tyrannical?
Say tuh-RAN-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /təˈrænəkəl/. In British English it is /təˈrænəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyrannical?
Tyrannical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN). Broken into parts: tuh · RAN · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tyrannical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrænəkəl/ and the British form is /təˈrænəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.