How to pronounce tyrannous
Say it like TIR-uh-nus. Tyrannous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR).
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- TIR
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyrannous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tyrannous
American and British speakers say tyrannous in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪrənəs/ in the US and /ˈtɪrənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIR-uh-nus.
What does tyrannous mean?
- Tyrannical, despotic or oppressive.
Where does tyrannous come from?
From Latin tyrannus (“tyrant”) + English -ous.
Questions about saying tyrannous
How do you pronounce tyrannous?
Say TIR-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrənəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɪrənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyrannous?
Tyrannous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR). Broken into parts: TIR · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say tyrannous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪrənəs/ and the British form is /ˈtɪrənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.