How to pronounce telegraphist
Say it like TEL-uh-graf-ist. Telegraphist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- graf
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telegraphist 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.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telegraphist
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TEL-uh-grah-fist.
What does telegraphist mean?
- A telegrapher or telegraph operator.
Where does telegraphist come from?
From telegraph + -ist.
Questions about saying telegraphist
How do you pronounce telegraphist?
Say TEL-uh-graf-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləɡræfɪst/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləɡrɑːfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telegraphist?
Telegraphist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · graf · ist.
Is telegraphist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈtɛləɡrɑːfɪst/ (TEL-uh-grah-fist).