How to pronounce telecheck
Say it like TEL-uh-chek. Telecheck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- chek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telecheck 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of telecheck
American and British speakers say telecheck in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/ in the US and /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-chek.
What does telecheck mean?
- A check (financial instrument) that is not written out and signed by the drawer, but verbally authorized over the telephone and then printed and stamped by the payee.
Where does telecheck come from?
From tele- + check.
Questions about saying telecheck
How do you pronounce telecheck?
Say TEL-uh-chek. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telecheck?
Telecheck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · chek.
Do Americans and Brits say telecheck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləˌtʃɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.