How to pronounce teaspoon
Say it like TEE-spoon. Teaspoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- spoon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teaspoon 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.
- spoonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of teaspoon
American and British speakers say teaspoon in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌspun/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-spoon.
What does teaspoon mean?
- A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
- A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon in the United States or one-quarter of a tablespoon in Australia, or roughly five milliliters.
- To serve with a teaspoon.“I teaspooned some sugar into my cup.”
Where does teaspoon come from?
From tea + spoon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tsp
Questions about saying teaspoon
How do you pronounce teaspoon?
Say TEE-spoon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌspun/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌspuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teaspoon?
Teaspoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · spoon.
Do Americans and Brits say teaspoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌspun/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌspuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.