How to pronounce teleporter
Say it like TEL-ih-por-ter. Teleporter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- ih
- por
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleporter 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teleporter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-ih-paw-tuh.
What does teleporter mean?
- A person who teleports.
- A device used for teleporting.
- An often truck-mounted lift for reaching heights; a cherry picker.
Where does teleporter come from?
From teleport + -er.
Questions about saying teleporter
How do you pronounce teleporter?
Say TEL-ih-por-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɪpɔrtər/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleporter?
Teleporter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ih · por · ter.
Is teleporter 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 /ˈtɛlɪpɔːtə/ (TEL-ih-paw-tuh).