How to pronounce teaspoons
Say it like TEE-spoonz. Teaspoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- spoonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teaspoons 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.
- spoonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of teaspoons
American and British speakers say teaspoons in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌspunz/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌspuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-spoonz.
What does teaspoons mean?
- plural of teaspoon How to pronounce teaspoon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of teaspoon How to pronounce teaspoon
Questions about saying teaspoons
How do you pronounce teaspoons?
Say TEE-spoonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌspunz/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌspuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teaspoons?
Teaspoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · spoonz.
Do Americans and Brits say teaspoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌspunz/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌspuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.