How Do You Spell TEAN?
The spelling of the word "tean" might seem unusual at first glance, but it can be explained through its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /tiːən/, with a long "e" sound followed by a schwa sound. This is because the word is likely a dialectal pronunciation of "teen," which is commonly pronounced with a long "e" sound. Depending on the speaker's accent, this pronunciation might also include a slight vowel reduction in the second syllable, resulting in the schwa sound.