How to pronounce tephra
Say it like TEF-ruh. Tephra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tephra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEF
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tephra 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tephra
American and British speakers say tephra in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛfrə/ in the US and /ˈtɛfrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEF-ruh.
What does tephra mean?
- The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.
Questions about saying tephra
How do you pronounce tephra?
Say TEF-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛfrə/. In British English it is /ˈtɛfrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tephra?
Tephra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEF). Broken into parts: TEF · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say tephra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛfrə/ and the British form is /ˈtɛfrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.