How to pronounce telethon
Say it like TEL-uh-thon. Telethon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- thon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telethon 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.
- thonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of telethon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEL-uh-thon.
What does telethon mean?
- A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.
Where does telethon come from?
A blend of telephone + marathon.
Questions about saying telethon
How do you pronounce telethon?
Say TEL-uh-thon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləθɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌθɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telethon?
Telethon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · thon.
Is telethon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɛləˌθɒn/ (TEL-uh-thon).