How to pronounce telemarket
Say it like tel-uh-MAR-kit. Telemarket has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR).
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- tel
- uh
- MAR
- kit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telemarket 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.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telemarket
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tel-uh-MAH-kit.
What does telemarket mean?
- To engage in telemarketing (unsolicited telephone calls to potential customers).
Where does telemarket come from?
From tele- + market.
Questions about saying telemarket
How do you pronounce telemarket?
Say tel-uh-MAR-kit. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈmɑrkɪt/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈmɑːkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telemarket?
Telemarket has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR). Broken into parts: tel · uh · MAR · kit.
Is telemarket 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 /ˌtɛləˈmɑːkɪt/ (tel-uh-MAH-kit).