How to pronounce telegenic
Say it like tel-uh-JEN-ik. Telegenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- tel
- uh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telegenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telegenic
American and British speakers say telegenic in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-uh-JEN-ik.
What does telegenic mean?
- Having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewers.“The young politician was very telegenic.”
- televisual
Where does telegenic come from?
From tele- + -genic, by analogy with photogenic.
Words that rhyme with telegenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of telegenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying telegenic
How do you pronounce telegenic?
Say tel-uh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telegenic?
Telegenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: tel · uh · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say telegenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtɛləˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.