How to pronounce tyrannically
Say it like tuh-RAN-uh-kuh-lee. Tyrannically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN).
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- tuh
- RAN
- uh
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyrannically 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tyrannically
American and British speakers say tyrannically in essentially the same way: /təˈrænəkəli/ in the US and /təˈrænəkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RAN-uh-kuh-lee.
What does tyrannically mean?
- In a tyrannical or oppressive manner; as by a tyrant.
Where does tyrannically come from?
From tyrannical + -ly.
Questions about saying tyrannically
How do you pronounce tyrannically?
Say tuh-RAN-uh-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /təˈrænəkəli/. In British English it is /təˈrænəkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyrannically?
Tyrannically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN). Broken into parts: tuh · RAN · uh · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tyrannically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrænəkəli/ and the British form is /təˈrænəkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.