How to pronounce radiotelegraphy
Say it like ray-dee-oh-tuh-LEG-ruh-fee. Radiotelegraphy has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LEG).
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- ray
- dee
- oh
- tuh
- LEG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiotelegraphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of radiotelegraphy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ray-dee-oh-tuh-LEG-ruh-fee.
What does radiotelegraphy mean?
- The process and techniques of sending telegrams using radio waves rather than wires.
Where does radiotelegraphy come from?
From radio- + telegraphy.
Questions about saying radiotelegraphy
How do you pronounce radiotelegraphy?
Say ray-dee-oh-tuh-LEG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪdioʊtəˈlɛɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌreɪdiəʊtəˈlɛɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiotelegraphy?
Radiotelegraphy has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LEG). Broken into parts: ray · dee · oh · tuh · LEG · ruh · fee.
Is radiotelegraphy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌreɪdiəʊtəˈlɛɡrəfi/ (ray-dee-oh-tuh-LEG-ruh-fee).