How to pronounce telecommuter
Say it like TEL-uh-kuh-myoo-ter. Telecommuter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- kuh
- myoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telecommuter 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of telecommuter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEL-uh-kuh-myoo-tuh.
What does telecommuter mean?
- Someone who telecommutes, using a computer connected to an employer's network or via the Internet.
Where does telecommuter come from?
From tele- + commuter.
Questions about saying telecommuter
How do you pronounce telecommuter?
Say TEL-uh-kuh-myoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjutər/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telecommuter?
Telecommuter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · kuh · myoo · ter.
Is telecommuter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjuːtə/ (TEL-uh-kuh-myoo-tuh).