How to pronounce teapot
Say it like TEE-pawt. Teapot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce teapot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEE
- pawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teapot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pawtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of teapot
American and British speakers say teapot in essentially the same way: /ˈtipɔt/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌpɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-pot.
What does teapot mean?
- A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
Where does teapot come from?
Endocentric compound of tea + pot.
Questions about saying teapot
How do you pronounce teapot?
Say TEE-pawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtipɔt/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teapot?
Teapot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · pawt.
Do Americans and Brits say teapot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtipɔt/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌpɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.