How to pronounce tyro
Say it like TY-roh. Tyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tyro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TY-roh.
What does tyro mean?
- A beginner; a novice.
Where does tyro come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin tyro, and from its etymon Latin tīrō (“beginner, novice; young apprentice; (Roman military) recruit”); further etymology unknown, possibly from an unattested Etruscan word.
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Words that rhyme with tyro
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Questions about saying tyro
How do you pronounce tyro?
Say TY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyro?
Tyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · roh.
Is tyro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtaɪrəʊ/ (TY-roh).