How to Pronounce Teeny
Teeny
'tini
Syllables:
teeยทny
Part of speech:
adjective
Pronunciation Audio
๐บ๐ธ US Male
๐บ๐ธ US Female
๐ฌ๐ง UK Male
๐ฌ๐ง UK Female
Definition
Very small in size.
Examples
- She wore a teeny hat that barely covered her head.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| teeny tiny | collocation | TEEny TI'ny | She found a teeny tiny shell on the beach. |
| teeny bit | collocation | TEEny BIT | I'm feeling a teeny bit tired after the walk. |
| teeny weeny | collocation | TEEny WEE'ny | He wore a teeny weeny hat for fun. |
| teeny weeny bit | collocation | TEEny WEE'ny BIT | Add a teeny weeny bit of salt to the recipe. |
Fun Fact
Teeny, meaning very small, likely comes from baby talk or childish speech patterns, reflecting how English speakers often use diminutive sounds like '-y' to express smallness or affection.
Word Family
adjective
teeny
Very small in size.
"She wore a teeny hat that looked very cute."
adverb
teeny
In a very small way or size.
"The baby held the toy teeny in her hand."
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