How to Pronounce Tightrope

To pronounce "tightrope", say TIGHTR-op-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TIGHTR-op-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “tightrope”

"tightrope" has 3 syllables: tightr-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does tightrope mean?

noun

  1. A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
  2. A difficult or desperate situation.

Words that rhyme with tightrope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptope

Related words

walkingbalancingbalancelinewalkerstrapezecatch-ropetop-rope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tightrope"?▾

"Tightrope" has 3 syllables: tightr · op · e.

What does "tightrope" mean?▾

Tightrope: A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

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