How to Pronounce Teff

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

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Letters

/tɛf/

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What does teff mean?

noun

  1. A love grass, Eragrostis tef, with small seeds, grown as a cereal and for forage in Ethiopia and parts of Arabia.
  2. The fine grain of this plant.

Related words

eragrostisaegilopswheatgrassteelseed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teff"?▾

"Teff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teff" is /tɛf/.

What does "teff" mean?▾

Teff: A love grass, Eragrostis tef, with small seeds, grown as a cereal and for forage in Ethiopia and parts of Arabia.

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