How to pronounce telegram
Say it like TEL-uh-gram. Telegram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telegram 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of telegram
American and British speakers say telegram in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ih-gram.
What does telegram mean?
- a message transmitted by telegraph
Where does telegram come from?
From tele- + -gram.
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Words that rhyme with telegram
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Questions about saying telegram
How do you pronounce telegram?
Say TEL-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telegram?
Telegram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say telegram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.