How to pronounce tel
Say it like TEL. Tel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tel
American and British speakers say tel in essentially the same way: /tɛl/ in the US and /tɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL.
What does tel mean?
- Alternative form of tell (“hill or mound”).
Words that rhyme with tel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tel.
Words that sound like tel
Questions about saying tel
How do you pronounce tel?
Say TEL. The American pronunciation is /tɛl/. In British English it is /tɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tel?
Tel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEL.
Do Americans and Brits say tel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛl/ and the British form is /tɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tel?
Tel sounds the same as tell in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.