How to pronounce teletype
Say it like TEL-uh-type. Teletype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
- TEL
- uh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teletype 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.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of teletype
American and British speakers say teletype in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌtaɪp/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ih-type.
What does teletype mean?
- To use a teletype.
Where does teletype come from?
From tele- (“far, distant, telegraph”) + type (“text, typewriter”), q.v.
Questions about saying teletype
How do you pronounce teletype?
Say TEL-uh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teletype?
Teletype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · type.
Do Americans and Brits say teletype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌtaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.