How to pronounce teleplay
Say it like TEL-uh-play. Teleplay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleplay 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of teleplay
American and British speakers say teleplay in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/ in the US and /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-play.
What does teleplay mean?
- A script formatted like a screenplay for cinema, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.
Where does teleplay come from?
Blend of television + screenplay.
Questions about saying teleplay
How do you pronounce teleplay?
Say TEL-uh-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleplay?
Teleplay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · play.
Do Americans and Brits say teleplay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.