How to pronounce telfer
Say it like TEL-fer. Telfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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US American/ˈtɛlfɚ/TEL-fer
UK British/ˈtɛlfə/TEL-fuh
- TEL
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telfer 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of telfer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-fuh.
What does telfer mean?
noun
- Alternative form of telpher.
Questions about saying telfer
How do you pronounce telfer?
Say TEL-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telfer?
Telfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · fer.
Is telfer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛlfə/ (TEL-fuh).