How to Pronounce Tellurian

To pronounce "tellurian", say TELL-ur-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /-ˈljɔː-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/-ˈljɔː-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tellurian”

"tellurian" has 3 syllables: tell-ur-ian.

What does tellurian mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of the Earth.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the earth; (specifically) inhabiting planet Earth as opposed to other planets.
  2. Of a mineral: containing tellurium.

noun

  1. An instrument used to show how the rotation of the Earth on its axis and its orbit around the Sun cause day and night and the seasons.

Synonyms

EarthlingTerranearthlytelluricterreneterrestrial

Antonyms

alienextraterrestrial

Related words

earthmanearthlingtelluricterreneterrestrialplanetarytelluralterrestrian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tellurian"?▾

"Tellurian" has 3 syllables: tell · ur · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "tellurian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tellurian" is /-ˈljɔː-/.

What does "tellurian" mean?▾

Tellurian: An inhabitant of the Earth.

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