How to pronounce teller
Say it like TEL-er. Teller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
- TEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh.
What does teller mean?
- A person who tells stories.
- A bank clerk who receives and pays out money.
- A cashier at any place of business.
Where does teller come from?
From Middle English tellere (“one who counts or enumerates; one who recounts or relates; teller”), equivalent to tell (verb) + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cashier
- edward teller
- vote counter
- bank clerk
- narrator
- storyteller
Words that rhyme with teller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teller.
Questions about saying teller
How do you pronounce teller?
Say TEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teller?
Teller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · er.
Is teller 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 /ˈtɛlə/ (TEL-uh).