How to pronounce teleport
Say it like TEL-uh-port. Teleport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of teleport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh-pawt.
What does teleport mean?
- To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.
- To move (an object) in this fashion, as by telekinesis.
- Synonym of teleporter (“science fiction device”).
- A satellite ground station.
Where does teleport come from?
Back-formation from teleportation.
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Questions about saying teleport
How do you pronounce teleport?
Say TEL-uh-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleport?
Teleport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · port.
Is teleport 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 /ˈtɛləˌpɔːt/ (TEL-uh-pawt).