How to pronounce telemarketer
Say it like tel-uh-MAR-kih-ter. Telemarketer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌtɛləˈmɑrkɪtɚ/tel-uh-MAR-kih-ter
UK British/ˌtɛləˈmɑːkɪtə/tel-uh-MAH-kih-tuh
- tel
- uh
- MAR
- kih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telemarketer 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of telemarketer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tel-uh-MAH-kih-tuh.
What does telemarketer mean?
noun
- Someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls.
Where does telemarketer come from?
From tele- + marketer.
Questions about saying telemarketer
How do you pronounce telemarketer?
Say tel-uh-MAR-kih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈmɑrkɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈmɑːkɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telemarketer?
Telemarketer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR). Broken into parts: tel · uh · MAR · kih · ter.
Is telemarketer 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 /ˌtɛləˈmɑːkɪtə/ (tel-uh-MAH-kih-tuh).