How to pronounce tela
Say it like TEE-luh. Tela has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tela
American and British speakers say tela in essentially the same way: /ˈtilə/ in the US and /ˈtiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-luh.
What does tela mean?
- A thin, web-like structure or membrane.
Where does tela come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin tēla (“web”).
Words that rhyme with tela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tela.
Questions about saying tela
How do you pronounce tela?
Say TEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtilə/. In British English it is /ˈtiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tela?
Tela has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say tela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtilə/ and the British form is /ˈtiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.