To pronounce "tire", say TIR-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tire
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TIR-e
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"tire" has 2 syllables: tir-e. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tyer — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tire" has 2 syllables: tir · e.
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