How to pronounce tyrolienne
Say it like tih-roh-lee-EN. Tyrolienne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
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- tih
- roh
- lee
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tyrolienne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tyrolienne
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tih-roh-lee-EN.
What does tyrolienne mean?
- A traditional folk dance of Tyrol.
- The music for such a dance.
Where does tyrolienne come from?
Borrowed from French tyrolienne.
Words that rhyme with tyrolienne
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Questions about saying tyrolienne
How do you pronounce tyrolienne?
Say tih-roh-lee-EN. The American pronunciation is /tɪˌroʊliˈɛn/. In British English it is /tɪˌrəʊliˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tyrolienne?
Tyrolienne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: tih · roh · lee · EN.
Is tyrolienne 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 /tɪˌrəʊliˈɛn/ (tih-roh-lee-EN).