How to pronounce telephoning
Say it like TEL-uh-foh-ning. Telephoning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- foh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telephoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay 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.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telephoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEL-uh-foh-ning.
What does telephoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of telephone How to pronounce telephone
- The act of placing a telephone call.
Questions about saying telephoning
How do you pronounce telephoning?
Say TEL-uh-foh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌfoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌfəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telephoning?
Telephoning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · foh · ning.
Is telephoning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛləˌfəʊnɪŋ/ (TEL-uh-foh-ning).