How to pronounce telesystem
Say it like TEL-uh-sis-tum. Telesystem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- sis
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telesystem 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.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of telesystem
American and British speakers say telesystem in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/ in the US and /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-sis-tum.
What does telesystem mean?
- A telecontrol system.
Where does telesystem come from?
From tele- + system.
Questions about saying telesystem
How do you pronounce telesystem?
Say TEL-uh-sis-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telesystem?
Telesystem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · sis · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say telesystem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləˌsɪstəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.