teaspoon meaning

UK US /ˈtispun/ 2 syllables

teaspoon (noun): as much as a teaspoon will hold.

teaspoon has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

teaspoon as a noun

  1. as much as a teaspoon will hold

    Synonyms: teaspoonful

    Type of: containerful

  2. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram

    Type of: spoon

    Kinds: iced-tea spoon

How to pronounce teaspoon

teaspoon is pronounced /ˈtispun/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in ON · 8-letter words

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