How to pronounce telescopy
Say it like tuh-LES-kuh-pee. Telescopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- tuh
- LES
- kuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telescopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of telescopy
American and British speakers say telescopy in essentially the same way: /təˈlɛskəpi/ in the US and /təˈlɛskəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-LES-kuh-pee.
What does telescopy mean?
- The manufacture and use of telescopes.
Where does telescopy come from?
From tele- + -scopy.
Questions about saying telescopy
How do you pronounce telescopy?
Say tuh-LES-kuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɛskəpi/. In British English it is /təˈlɛskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telescopy?
Telescopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: tuh · LES · kuh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say telescopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈlɛskəpi/ and the British form is /təˈlɛskəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.