How to Pronounce "tire"
word
/ˈtaɪɝ/
tyr
/tˈaɪə/
TY-uh
Definition
As a noun, a tire is the thick rubber ring around a wheel on a car, bike, or other vehicle. As a verb, to tire means to make someone feel tired or to become tired.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtaɪɝ/
British English
/tˈaɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tyr
UK
TY-uh
Listen in Context
My bike has a flat tire.
Long walks tire my legs.
We need a new tire for the car.
I got a flat tire on the way to work, so I was late.