How to pronounce telpherage
Say it like TEL-fuh-rij. Telpherage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- fuh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telpherage 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telpherage
American and British speakers say telpherage in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-fuh-rij.
What does telpherage mean?
- An automated transportation system powered by electricity, especially a cable car used to transport minerals or other goods.
Where does telpherage come from?
From telpher + -age.
Questions about saying telpherage
How do you pronounce telpherage?
Say TEL-fuh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telpherage?
Telpherage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · fuh · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say telpherage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.