To pronounce "teflon", say TEFL-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
teflon
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TEFL-on
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"teflon" has 2 syllables: tefl-on. It rhymes with ephlin and heflin, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Teflon" has 2 syllables: tefl · on.
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