How to pronounce teflon
Say it like TEF-lun. Teflon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF).
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- TEF
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teflon 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teflon
American and British speakers say teflon in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛflən/ in the US and /ˈtɛflən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEF-lun.
What does teflon mean?
- Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE.
- Non-stick, slick.
- Able to easily shrug off or deflect criticism or blame.“the teflon Prime Minister”
Where does teflon come from?
Genericization of trademark Teflon.
Questions about saying teflon
How do you pronounce teflon?
Say TEF-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛflən/. In British English it is /ˈtɛflən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teflon?
Teflon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF). Broken into parts: TEF · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say teflon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛflən/ and the British form is /ˈtɛflən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.