How to Pronounce Tele

To pronounce "tele", say TEL-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

TEL-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “tele”

"tele" has 2 syllables: tel-e. It rhymes with belly and jelly, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tele mean?

noun

  1. Television.

    “Not much on telly tonight, as usual!”

  2. A television set.

    “We've got a new flat-screen telly.”

noun

  1. A hotel or motel.

    “I'm staying at the telly this weekend.”

Synonyms

TVteletube

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Words that rhyme with tele

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bellyjellyselahskellyumbrellaallelesmellychelastellaunderbellyfellahnellie

Related words

tellytelevisionphonetelephoneteleconferencingbodyextenderfull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tele"?▾

"Tele" has 2 syllables: tel · e.

What does "tele" mean?▾

Tele: Television.

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