How to pronounce telos
Say it like TEL-ohs. Telos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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US American/ˈtɛloʊs/TEL-ohs
UK British/ˈtɛləʊs/TEL-ohs
- TEL
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telos 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of telos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEL-ohs.
What does telos mean?
noun
- The aim, purpose, or end goal.
Questions about saying telos
How do you pronounce telos?
Say TEL-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛloʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telos?
Telos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ohs.
Is telos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛləʊs/ (TEL-ohs).