How to pronounce tiefling
Say it like TEE-fling. Tiefling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- fling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiefling 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.
- flingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiefling
American and British speakers say tiefling in essentially the same way: /ˈtiflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtiːflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-fling.
What does tiefling mean?
- A member of a race of beings having a combination of human and demonic/devilish ancestry, found especially in Dungeons & Dragons.
Where does tiefling come from?
From German tief (“deep, low”) + -ling; coined for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition.
Questions about saying tiefling
How do you pronounce tiefling?
Say TEE-fling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiefling?
Tiefling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · fling.
Do Americans and Brits say tiefling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.