How to pronounce tyranny
Say it like TIR-uh-nee. Tyranny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR).
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- TIR
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyranny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tyranny
American and British speakers say tyranny in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪrəni/ in the US and /ˈtɪrəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIR-uh-nee.
What does tyranny mean?
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- dominance through threat of punishment and violence
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Questions about saying tyranny
How do you pronounce tyranny?
Say TIR-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrəni/. In British English it is /ˈtɪrəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyranny?
Tyranny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR). Broken into parts: TIR · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tyranny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪrəni/ and the British form is /ˈtɪrəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.