How to Pronounce Tyre

To pronounce "tyre", say TYRE — one syllable, IPA /taɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/taɪə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tyre”

"tyre" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with inquire and spire, if that helps it stick.

What does tyre mean?

noun

  1. The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
  2. The metal rim of a wheel, especially that of a railway vehicle.

verb

  1. To fit tyres to (a vehicle).

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Words that rhyme with tyre

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inquirespireesquirefiretwirerequiresquireinspireaspireexpirequireperspire

Related words

tirewheelinflatablemarksmanshipbulletshootinggunshotband

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tyre"?▾

"Tyre" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tyre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tyre" is /taɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "tyre" mean?▾

Tyre: The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.

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