How to Pronounce "teasing"
word
/ˈtizɪŋ/
TEE-zing
/tˈiːzɪŋ/
TEE-zing
Definition
Making fun of someone in a playful or sometimes hurtful way. It can be a joke among friends or something that bothers someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtizɪŋ/
British English
/tˈiːzɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-zing
UK
TEE-zing
Listen in Context
Some teasing is meant to be friendly.
His teasing made her laugh.
The teasing at school was sometimes too much.
Stop the teasing—he's starting to feel bad now.