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tyre
Definition:
(nou) a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks (nou) hoop that covers a wheel
Examples:
He managed to decelerate to when he hit the tyre barrier.
The prime tyre has a harder rubber compound and the option tyre a softer one.
A tyre on the aircraft was also damaged.
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Common mistakes of tyre pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ty-re". The correct pronunciation is /ˈtaɪər/ in UK English and /ˈtaɪr/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many confuse the vowel sound in "tyre" with other similar words. The correct sound is /aɪ/, as in "my". Tip: Practice saying "my" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Inserting extra sounds: Some may add an extra "uh" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "tyre-uh". The correct form ends with the /ər/ or /r/ sound. Tip: Keep the ending crisp and avoid unnecessary sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "r" in "tyre", making it sound unnatural. In UK English, it's softer, while in US English, it's more pronounced. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences.
- Mispronouncing the "y": Some might say "ty" as "tee". The correct pronunciation has the "y" sound as /aɪ/, not /i/. Tip: Practice with words like "fly" to master the "y" sound in "tyre".