How to pronounce telestic
Say it like teh-LES-tik. Telestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- teh
- LES
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telestic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telestic
American and British speakers say telestic in essentially the same way: /tɛˈlɛstɪk/ in the US and /tɛˈlɛstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-LES-tik.
What does telestic mean?
- Of or pertaining to religious mysteries.
- Of or pertaining to a hierophant.
- Mystical.
- Alternative form of telestich.
Words that rhyme with telestic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of telestic.
Questions about saying telestic
How do you pronounce telestic?
Say teh-LES-tik. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈlɛstɪk/. In British English it is /tɛˈlɛstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telestic?
Telestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: teh · LES · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say telestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈlɛstɪk/ and the British form is /tɛˈlɛstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.