How to pronounce teapoy
Say it like TEE-poy. Teapoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- poy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teapoy 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.
- poyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of teapoy
American and British speakers say teapoy in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌpɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈtiːpɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-poy.
What does teapoy mean?
- Originally, a three-legged decorative stand or table; now, especially, one with recesses for holding tea caddies and/or a tea service.
Questions about saying teapoy
How do you pronounce teapoy?
Say TEE-poy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌpɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːpɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teapoy?
Teapoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · poy.
Do Americans and Brits say teapoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌpɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːpɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.