How to pronounce telco
Say it like TEL-koh. Telco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telco 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of telco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEL-koh.
What does telco mean?
- A telephone company (historically); a telecommunications company, a telecom.
Where does telco come from?
Diachronically, from tel + Co., from the collocation of Tel.
Questions about saying telco
How do you pronounce telco?
Say TEL-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telco?
Telco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · koh.
Is telco 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 /ˈtɛlˌkəʊ/ (TEL-koh).