How to pronounce tele
Say it like TEL-ee. Tele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tele. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tele 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tele
American and British speakers say tele in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛli/ in the US and /ˈtɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ee.
What does tele mean?
- Alternative spelling of telly (“television, telegraph, telephone, teleport, telecommunication”).
- According to Jacob L. Moreno, a mutual connection or rapport between people that is not a mere one-way process like empathy or transference.
Where does tele come from?
Clipping of words starting with tele-.
Words that rhyme with tele
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tele.
Words that sound like tele
Questions about saying tele
How do you pronounce tele?
Say TEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tele?
Tele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛli/ and the British form is /ˈtɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tele?
Tele sounds the same as telly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.