How do you pronounce "tyranny"?

In American English: /ˈtɪrəni/ (TIR-uhn-ee). In British English: /tˈɪɹəni/ (T-ir-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈtɪrəni/ (TIR-uhn-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɪɹəni/ (T-ir-uhn).

Is "tyranny" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɪrəni/ (TIR-uhn-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɪɹəni/ (T-ir-uhn).

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tyranny

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/ˈtɪrəni/

TIR-uhn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɪrty·ənran·iny

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