tyro

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪroʊ/
US: /ˈtaɪroʊ/

  1. A beginner or novice in a particular activity or field.

    1. The tyro made many mistakes at first.
    2. As a tyro programmer, she was eager to learn from experienced developers and improve her skills.

Synonyms

beginner novice rookie apprentice

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tyro" is /ˈtaɪroʊ/ in British English and /ˈtaɪroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tyro": beginner, novice, rookie, apprentice.

Example usage of "tyro": "The tyro made many mistakes at first.". More examples on the page.