How to pronounce telesis
Say it like TEL-uh-sis. Telesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telesis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telesis
American and British speakers say telesis in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləsɪs/ in the US and /ˈtɛləsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-sis.
What does telesis mean?
- Directed social advancement via education and the scientific method.
Questions about saying telesis
How do you pronounce telesis?
Say TEL-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telesis?
Telesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say telesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.