How to pronounce tiffany
Say it like TIF-uh-nee. Tiffany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIF).
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- TIF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiffany pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tiffany
American and British speakers say tiffany in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪfəni/ in the US and /ˈtɪfəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIF-uh-nee.
What does tiffany mean?
- A kind of gauze, or very thin silk.
Where does tiffany come from?
From an Anglo-Norman common name for the festival of the Epiphany.
Words that rhyme with tiffany
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tiffany.
Questions about saying tiffany
How do you pronounce tiffany?
Say TIF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪfəni/. In British English it is /ˈtɪfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiffany?
Tiffany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIF). Broken into parts: TIF · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tiffany the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪfəni/ and the British form is /ˈtɪfəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.