How to Pronounce Tiffin

To pronounce "tiffin", say TIFF-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪfɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tiffin

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪfɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tiffin”

"tiffin" has 2 syllables: tiff-in. It rhymes with griffin and stiffen, if that helps it stick.

What does tiffin mean?

noun

  1. A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.
  2. A container used to carry a tiffin; tiffin box, tiffin carrier, tiffin container.

verb

  1. To eat a (light) midday meal or snack.

Synonyms

tiff

Words that rhyme with tiffin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

griffinstiffengriffenkniffendiffingiffengiffin

Related words

lunchluncheondejeunertucklunch-timelinnerlunnerundern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tiffin"?▾

"Tiffin" has 2 syllables: tiff · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "tiffin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tiffin" is /ˈtɪfɪn/.

What does "tiffin" mean?▾

Tiffin: A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.

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