How to Pronounce Tie

To pronounce "tie", say TIE — one syllable, IPA /taɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/taɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tie”

"tie" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ty, pty, tai, thai — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tie mean?

noun

  1. A knot; a fastening.
  2. A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.

Synonyms

bonddrawnecktiesleeper

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Words that rhyme with tie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

bindnecktiecrosstiedrawstandoffconnectlinkuptie-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tie"?▾

"Tie" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tie" is /taɪ/.

What does "tie" mean?▾

Tie: A knot; a fastening.

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