How to Pronounce "tyrannies"
word
TIR-uh-neez
TIR-uh-neez
Definition
Unjust and cruel systems, governments, or rule where one person or group has absolute power and people have no freedom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪɹəniz
British English
tˈɪɹənˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIR-uh-neez
UK
TIR-uh-neez
Listen in Context
Many people have suffered under cruel tyrannies.
History books describe different tyrannies across the world.
The people rose up to fight the tyrannies of their rulers.
Generations have tried to escape the tyrannies that limit freedom.