How to pronounce entelechy
Say it like en-TEL-uh-kee. Entelechy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- en
- TEL
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entelechy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entelechy
American and British speakers say entelechy in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtɛləki/ in the US and /ɛnˈtɛləki/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TEL-uh-kee.
What does entelechy mean?
- The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
- In the metaphysics of Aristotle (384–322 B.C.E.) and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716): a soul; a monad (Leibniz).
- A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.
Questions about saying entelechy
How do you pronounce entelechy?
Say en-TEL-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtɛləki/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtɛləki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entelechy?
Entelechy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: en · TEL · uh · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say entelechy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtɛləki/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtɛləki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.