How to pronounce tiffin
Say it like TIF-in. Tiffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIF).
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- TIF
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiffin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiffin
American and British speakers say tiffin in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪfɪn/ in the US and /ˈtɪfɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIF-in.
What does tiffin mean?
- A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.“He took his tiffin from home and ate the food two hours later in school.”
- A box or container used to carry a tiffin.
- A cake-like confection composed of crushed biscuits, sugar, syrup, raisins, cherries and cocoa powder, often covered with a layer of melted chocolate.
- To eat a (light) midday meal or snack.
Where does tiffin come from?
Apparently from English tiffing, present participle of tiff (“to take a small drink, to sip”) (slang).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tiffin
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Questions about saying tiffin
How do you pronounce tiffin?
Say TIF-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɪfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiffin?
Tiffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIF). Broken into parts: TIF · in.
Do Americans and Brits say tiffin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪfɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtɪfɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.