How to pronounce telish
Say it like TEL-ish. Telish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telish
American and British speakers say telish in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛlɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-ish.
What does telish mean?
- Punish (an innocent person) for the sake of deterrence; subject (a person) to telishment.
Where does telish come from?
Coined by John Rawls in his 1955 paper “Two Concepts of Rules”.
Words that rhyme with telish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of telish.
Questions about saying telish
How do you pronounce telish?
Say TEL-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telish?
Telish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say telish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛlɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.