How to Pronounce Tyranny

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

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/ˈtɪɹəni/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tˈɪɹənˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does tyranny mean?

noun

  1. A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
  2. The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.

Synonyms

autocracydespotismdictatorshipmonarchy

Related words

monocracydespotismdictatorshipauthoritarianismtotalitarianismcaesarismstalinismabsolutism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tyranny"?▾

"Tyranny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tyranny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tyranny" is /ˈtɪɹəni/.

What does "tyranny" mean?▾

Tyranny: A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.

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