How to Pronounce Tease

To pronounce "tease", say TEAS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tease”

"tease" has 2 syllables: teas-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: teas, tees — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tease mean?

noun

  1. One who teases.
  2. A single act of teasing.

verb

  1. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
  2. To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.

Synonyms

cock teasecockteasecockteaserprickteaser

Words that rhyme with tease

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezechemisecheesebreezefreeze

Related words

flirtloosenbeleaguerragharasspesterannoyertaunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tease"?▾

"Tease" has 2 syllables: teas · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tease"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tease" is /tiːz/.

What does "tease" mean?▾

Tease: One who teases.

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