How to Pronounce "tye"
word
ˈtaɪ
TYE
taɪ
tye
Definition
A 'tye' is an old nautical term for a rope or chain used to hoist or support a yard on a sailing ship. It is rarely used outside historical or maritime contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪ
British English
taɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYE
UK
tye
Listen in Context
The sailors pulled the tye to hoist the yard.
A tye was an important part of old sailing ships.
He explained how the tye works on the ship.
Old sea stories mention the tye when describing the rigging.