How to Pronounce Telephony

To pronounce "telephony", say TEL-eph-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/təˈlɛf.ə.ni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “telephony”

"telephony" has 3 syllables: tel-eph-ony. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

What does telephony mean?

noun

  1. The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.
  2. The study and application of telephone technology.

Words that rhyme with telephony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybonybaloney

Related words

telephonetelephonicphonehandsettelcalltelecommunicationsphones

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telephony"?▾

"Telephony" has 3 syllables: tel · eph · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "telephony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "telephony" is /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/.

What does "telephony" mean?▾

Telephony: The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.

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