how to pronounce teacup

/ˈtiːˌkʌp/

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teacup is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of teacup in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… assignment a teacup is common inanimate …”

meanings of teacup

noun:

A unit of measure; a teacupful.
A small cup, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

adjective:

Of an animal, smaller than average.

teacup frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word teacup occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.