How to pronounce teff
Say it like TEF. Teff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɛf/TEF
UK British/tɛf/TEF
- TEF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of teff
American and British speakers say teff in essentially the same way: /tɛf/ in the US and /tɛf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEF.
What does teff mean?
noun
- A love grass, Eragrostis tef, with small seeds, grown as a cereal and for forage in Ethiopia and parts of Arabia.
- The fine grain of this plant.
Where does teff come from?
Borrowed from Amharic ጤፍ (ṭēff).
Words that rhyme with teff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teff.
Questions about saying teff
How do you pronounce teff?
Say TEF. The American pronunciation is /tɛf/. In British English it is /tɛf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teff?
Teff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEF.
Do Americans and Brits say teff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛf/ and the British form is /tɛf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.