To pronounce "telephonist", say TEL-eph-on-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TEL-eph-on-ist
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"telephonist" has 4 syllables: tel-eph-on-ist.
"Telephonist" has 4 syllables: tel · eph · on · ist.
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