How to Pronounce Tyrannical

To pronounce "tyrannical", say TYRANN-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tyrannical”

"tyrannical" has 3 syllables: tyrann-ic-al. It rhymes with manacle and botanical, if that helps it stick.

What does tyrannical mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
  2. Despotic, oppressive or authoritarian.

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Words that rhyme with tyrannical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manaclebotanicalelectromechanicalpaniclesaniclepannikelmechanicalpuritanical

Related words

tyrannoustyrannicdespoticdictatorialautocraticauthoritariandomineeringoppressive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tyrannical"?▾

"Tyrannical" has 3 syllables: tyrann · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "tyrannical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tyrannical" is /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/.

What does "tyrannical" mean?▾

Tyrannical: Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

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