How to pronounce tellurides
Say it like TEL-yuh-rydz. Tellurides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- yuh
- rydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tellurides 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tellurides
American and British speakers say tellurides in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/ in the US and /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-yuh-rydz.
What does tellurides mean?
- plural of telluride How to pronounce telluride
Questions about saying tellurides
How do you pronounce tellurides?
Say TEL-yuh-rydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tellurides?
Tellurides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · yuh · rydz.
Do Americans and Brits say tellurides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛljəˌraɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.