How to pronounce telepicture
Say it like TEL-uh-pik-cher. Telepicture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- pik
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telepicture 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.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of telepicture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh-pik-chuh.
What does telepicture mean?
- Synonym of telefilm.
Where does telepicture come from?
From tele- + picture.
Questions about saying telepicture
How do you pronounce telepicture?
Say TEL-uh-pik-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌpɪktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌpɪktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telepicture?
Telepicture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · pik · cher.
Is telepicture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛləˌpɪktʃə/ (TEL-uh-pik-chuh).