How to pronounce officetel
Say it like of-is-TEL. Officetel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- of
- is
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officetel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of officetel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-is-TEL.
What does officetel mean?
- a multi-purpose building in Korea with both residential and commercial units
Where does officetel come from?
Borrowed from Korean 오피스텔 (opiseutel), a pseudo-anglicism from English office + hotel.
Words that rhyme with officetel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of officetel.
Questions about saying officetel
How do you pronounce officetel?
Say of-is-TEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfɪsˈtɛl/. In British English it is /ˌɒfɪsˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officetel?
Officetel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: of · is · TEL.
Is officetel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒfɪsˈtɛl/ (of-is-TEL).