How to pronounce telstar
Say it like TEL-star. Telstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- star
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telstar 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.
- starGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of telstar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-stah.
What does telstar mean?
- A telecommunications satellite
- A soccer ball pattern with 32 panels of 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons, a rounded truncated icosahedron ball. The classic stereotypical black pentagon and white hexagon design.
- A ball with one of these design patterns.
Where does telstar come from?
Genericization of trademarks
Questions about saying telstar
How do you pronounce telstar?
Say TEL-star. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlˌstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlˌstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telstar?
Telstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · star.
Is telstar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛlˌstɑː/ (TEL-stah).