How to pronounce tyres
Say it like TY-erz. Tyres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tyres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-uz.
What does tyres mean?
- plural of tyre How to pronounce tyre
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tyre How to pronounce tyre
Words that rhyme with tyres
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tyres.
Questions about saying tyres
How do you pronounce tyres?
Say TY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyres?
Tyres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · erz.
Is tyres pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtaɪəz/ (TY-uz).