How to pronounce tellin
Say it like TEL-in. Tellin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tellin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tellin
American and British speakers say tellin in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛlɪn/ in the US and /ˈtɛlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-in.
What does tellin mean?
- A marine bivalve mollusc, of the genus Tellina, that burrows in the sand, from where it siphons detritus.
Words that rhyme with tellin
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Questions about saying tellin
How do you pronounce tellin?
Say TEL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tellin?
Tellin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say tellin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.