How to pronounce telexes
Say it like TEL-ek-sis. Telexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- ek
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telexes 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.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telexes
American and British speakers say telexes in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/ in the US and /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ek-sis.
What does telexes mean?
- plural of telex How to pronounce telex
- third-person singular simple present indicative of telex How to pronounce telex
Questions about saying telexes
How do you pronounce telexes?
Say TEL-ek-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telexes?
Telexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ek · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say telexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛˌlɛksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.