How to pronounce teleonomy
Say it like tel-ee-ON-uh-mee. Teleonomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON).
- tel
- ee
- ON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleonomy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teleonomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tel-ee-ON-uh-mee.
What does teleonomy mean?
- The quality of living organisms of seeming to be organized towards the attainment of an end.
Where does teleonomy come from?
From teleo- + -nomy. Coined by biologist Colin Pittendrigh in 1958, who wanted to limit the much older term "teleology" to actions planned by an agent who can internally model alternative futures with intention, purpose and foresight.
Words that rhyme with teleonomy
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Questions about saying teleonomy
How do you pronounce teleonomy?
Say tel-ee-ON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛliˈɑnəmi/. In British English it is /ˌtɛliˈɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleonomy?
Teleonomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON). Broken into parts: tel · ee · ON · uh · mee.
Is teleonomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtɛliˈɒnəmi/ (tel-ee-ON-uh-mee).