How to pronounce telescopic
Say it like tel-uh-SKAW-pik. Telescopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAW).
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- tel
- uh
- SKAW
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telescopic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telescopic
American and British speakers say telescopic in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/ in the US and /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-ih-SKOP-ik.
What does telescopic mean?
- Pertaining to, or carried out by means of, a telescope.
- Seen by means of a telescope; only visible through a telescope.
- Capable of seeing distant objects; far-seeing.
Where does telescopic come from?
From tele- + -scopic, after telescope.
Questions about saying telescopic
How do you pronounce telescopic?
Say tel-uh-SKAW-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/. In British English it is /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telescopic?
Telescopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAW). Broken into parts: tel · uh · SKAW · pik.
Do Americans and Brits say telescopic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/ and the British form is /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.