How to Pronounce Tel

To pronounce "tel", say TEL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “tel”

"tel" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tel mean?

noun

  1. A message transmitted by telegraph.

noun

  1. An apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means.
  2. A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.

noun

  1. The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.
  2. (in the plural) A large number.

    “How much is that Rolls Royce? We are talking telephone numbers.”

Synonyms

cablewirenumberphone number

Words that rhyme with tel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

telephonicphonetelephonytelephonecellphonehotlinecallhandset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tel"?▾

"Tel" has one syllable.

What does "tel" mean?▾

Tel: A message transmitted by telegraph.

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