How to pronounce telex
Say it like TEL-eks. Telex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
- TEL
- eks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telex 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.
- eksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of telex
American and British speakers say telex in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛˌlɛks/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-eks.
What does telex mean?
- A network of teletypes.
- A teletype message sent through such a network.
- A teletype device connected to such a network.
- To send a message over a telex network.
Where does telex come from?
From genericization of Telex Printergram and Telex, derived as a blend of tele- (“telegraph, teletype, teleprinter, etc.”) + exchange.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- teletypewriter
- teleprinter
- teletype machine
- telex machine
Questions about saying telex
How do you pronounce telex?
Say TEL-eks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌlɛks/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telex?
Telex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · eks.
Do Americans and Brits say telex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛˌlɛks/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.