How to pronounce telefax
Say it like TEL-uh-faks. Telefax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- faks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telefax 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.
- faksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of telefax
American and British speakers say telefax in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləfæks/ in the US and /ˈtɛləfæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-faks.
What does telefax mean?
- Synonym of telefacsimile.
- To transmit by telefacsimile.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying telefax
How do you pronounce telefax?
Say TEL-uh-faks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləfæks/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləfæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telefax?
Telefax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · faks.
Do Americans and Brits say telefax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləfæks/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləfæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.