How to pronounce telepathy
Say it like tuh-LEP-uh-thee. Telepathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP).
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- tuh
- LEP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telepathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEPSay 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of telepathy
American and British speakers say telepathy in essentially the same way: /təˈlɛpəθi/ in the US and /təˈlɛpəθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-LEP-uh-thee.
What does telepathy mean?
- The capability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation.
Where does telepathy come from?
From tele- + -pathy.
Questions about saying telepathy
How do you pronounce telepathy?
Say tuh-LEP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɛpəθi/. In British English it is /təˈlɛpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telepathy?
Telepathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP). Broken into parts: tuh · LEP · uh · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say telepathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈlɛpəθi/ and the British form is /təˈlɛpəθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.