How to Pronounce "tyrannical"
word
ter-AN-ih-kuhl
ti-RAN-ih-kuhl
Definition
Using power in a cruel or unfair way, often controlling people harshly and not allowing freedom.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɝˈænɪkəɫ
British English
tɪɹˈænɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ter-AN-ih-kuhl
UK
ti-RAN-ih-kuhl
Listen in Context
The king had a tyrannical rule over his people.
The teacher's tyrannical behavior scared the students.
She was tired of her boss's tyrannical rules at work.
Living under a tyrannical government left people afraid to speak out.