How to pronounce teeny
Say it like TEE-nee. Teeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teeny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teeny
American and British speakers say teeny in essentially the same way: /ˈtini/ in the US and /ˈtiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-nee.
What does teeny mean?
- Very small; tiny.
- A teenager; a teenybopper.
Where does teeny come from?
Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with teeny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teeny.
Questions about saying teeny
How do you pronounce teeny?
Say TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtini/. In British English it is /ˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teeny?
Teeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say teeny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtini/ and the British form is /ˈtiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.