How to pronounce tellurian
Say it like teh-LYUUR-ee-un. Tellurian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUUR).
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- teh
- LYUUR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tellurian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tellurian
American and British speakers say tellurian in essentially the same way: /tɛˈljʊriən/ in the US and /tɛˈljʊərɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-LYOOR-ih-un.
What does tellurian mean?
- Of or relating to the earth; (specifically, chiefly science fiction) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets.
- Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.
- Of a mineral: containing tellurium.
Where does tellurian come from?
From Latin tellūs (“earth, ground; the globe, planet Earth; country, land”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *telh₂- (“ground, bottom”), + -ian (suffix meaning "from, related to, or like" when forming an adjective, or "one from, belongi
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Words that rhyme with tellurian
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Questions about saying tellurian
How do you pronounce tellurian?
Say teh-LYUUR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈljʊriən/. In British English it is /tɛˈljʊərɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tellurian?
Tellurian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUUR). Broken into parts: teh · LYUUR · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tellurian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈljʊriən/ and the British form is /tɛˈljʊərɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.