How to Pronounce Teeth

To pronounce "teeth", say TEETH — one syllable, IPA /tiːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tiːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “teeth”

"teeth" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bequeath and beneath, if that helps it stick.

What does teeth mean?

noun

  1. The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.

    “The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.”

verb

  1. To grow teeth.

    “Babies typically start teething at about six months.”

  2. To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.

    “She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.”

noun

  1. A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for eating.
  2. A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.

Synonyms

enforceabilityHampstead Heathchomperspearly whitesbreedcut new teethdentizeappetitefondnesspalate

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Words that rhyme with teeth

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bequeathbeneathsheathwreathunderneathmeathsmeath

Related words

effectivenessauthorityclutcheschatteringboombabymamabite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teeth"?▾

"Teeth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teeth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teeth" is /tiːθ/.

What does "teeth" mean?▾

Teeth: The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.

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