How to pronounce telephony
Say it like TEL-uh-foh-nee. Telephony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- foh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telephony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of telephony
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: tih-LEF-uh-nee.
What does telephony mean?
- The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.
- The study and application of telephone technology.
Where does telephony come from?
From telephone + -y.
Questions about saying telephony
How do you pronounce telephony?
Say TEL-uh-foh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌfoʊni/. In British English it is /tɪˈlɛfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telephony?
Telephony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · foh · nee.
Is telephony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /tɪˈlɛfəni/ (tih-LEF-uh-nee).