How to pronounce telephonic
Say it like tel-uh-FON-ik. Telephonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON).
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- tel
- uh
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telephonic 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.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telephonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tel-uh-FON-ik.
What does telephonic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or transmitted by telephony.
Where does telephonic come from?
From telephone + -ic.
Words that rhyme with telephonic
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Questions about saying telephonic
How do you pronounce telephonic?
Say tel-uh-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telephonic?
Telephonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON). Broken into parts: tel · uh · FON · ik.
Is telephonic 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 /ˌtɛləˈfɒnɪk/ (tel-uh-FON-ik).