How to Pronounce Telegraph

To pronounce "telegraph", say TEL-egr-aph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “telegraph”

"telegraph" has 3 syllables: tel-egr-aph. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.

What does telegraph mean?

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.

verb

  1. To send a message by telegraph.
  2. To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.

    “Her frown telegraphed her displeasure.”

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Words that rhyme with telegraph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telegraph"?▾

"Telegraph" has 3 syllables: tel · egr · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "telegraph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "telegraph" is /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/.

What does "telegraph" mean?▾

Telegraph: 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.

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