How to pronounce telecom
Say it like TEL-uh-kom. Telecom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- kom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telecom 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.
- komKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of telecom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEL-ih-kom.
What does telecom mean?
- (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
Where does telecom come from?
Clipping of telecommunications.
Questions about saying telecom
How do you pronounce telecom?
Say TEL-uh-kom. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləkɑm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪkɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telecom?
Telecom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · kom.
Is telecom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɛlɪkɒm/ (TEL-ih-kom).