How to Pronounce Tired

To pronounce "tired", say TIR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /taɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/taɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tired”

"tired" has 2 syllables: tir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and inspired, if that helps it stick.

What does tired mean?

verb

  1. To become sleepy or weary.
  2. To make sleepy or weary.

verb

  1. To dress or adorn.

verb

  1. To seize, pull, and tear prey, as a hawk does.
  2. To seize, rend, or tear something as prey; to be fixed upon, or engaged with, anything.

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Words that rhyme with tired

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiredinspiredacquiredrequiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspireddesiredfiredconspiredbackfired

Related words

carewornblearydrawnhaggardbushedexhaustedwhackedfatigued

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tired"?▾

"Tired" has 2 syllables: tir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tired" is /taɪəd/.

What does "tired" mean?▾

Tired: To become sleepy or weary.

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