How to Pronounce Telephoned

To pronounce "telephoned", say TEL-eph-on-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

TEL-eph-on-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “telephoned”

"telephoned" has 4 syllables: tel-eph-on-ed. It rhymes with moaned and groaned, if that helps it stick.

What does telephoned mean?

verb

  1. To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.
  2. To convey (a message) by telephoning.

Synonyms

calldrop a linephonering

Words that rhyme with telephoned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanedgroanedbemoanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedhonedboneddronedownedconed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telephoned"?▾

"Telephoned" has 4 syllables: tel · eph · on · ed.

What does "telephoned" mean?▾

Telephoned: To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

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