Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cup of tea

/ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.58 in modern English

Syllables: cup of tea
IPA: /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup, tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.

noun

An activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.

noun

Example Sentences

"Would you be a dear and get me a cup of tea, please?"
"In the heady days of 1970, the national average wage was about £6,200 in today's money, but a cup of BR tea was within everyone's reach at 9d (2020 value: 55p) until it suddenly went up to 11p (2020: 70p). (The 2020 price would relate to 11d, not 11p; decimalisation took place in 1971.)"
""We know the impact talking and listening can have. A cup of tea and a chat won't solve everything, but it can be a start."

Inflected Forms

cups of tea (plural)

Phrases

someone's cup of tea

Frequently Paired Words

someone's cup of tea

Synonyms

cuppa brew dish jam affinity bag bent love cup of coffee cup of joe cup of tea fancy

Questions

How do you pronounce cup of tea?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/.
What does cup of tea mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup, tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.

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