How to pronounce televise
Say it like TEL-uh-vyze. Televise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- vyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Televise 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.
- vyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of televise
American and British speakers say televise in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-vyze.
What does televise mean?
- To broadcast, or be broadcast, by television.“The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was one of the first major events to be televised.”
Where does televise come from?
Back-formation from television.
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Questions about saying televise
How do you pronounce televise?
Say TEL-uh-vyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in televise?
Televise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · vyze.
Do Americans and Brits say televise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.