How to pronounce Teletext
Say it like TEL-uh-tekst. Teletext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teletext 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.
- tekstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Teletext
American and British speakers say Teletext in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌtɛkst/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɪˌtɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ih-tekst.
What does Teletext mean?
- A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.
Questions about saying Teletext
How do you pronounce Teletext?
Say TEL-uh-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌtɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪˌtɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Teletext?
Teletext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · tekst.
Do Americans and Brits say Teletext the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌtɛkst/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɪˌtɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.