How to Pronounce Telescopes

To pronounce "telescopes", say TEL-esc-op-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TEL-esc-op-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “telescopes”

"telescopes" has 4 syllables: tel-esc-op-es. It rhymes with lopes and scopes, if that helps it stick.

What does telescopes mean?

noun

  1. A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
  2. Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

verb

  1. To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.
  2. To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.

Words that rhyme with telescopes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lopesscopesgropesisotopessoapscopesmicroscopesdopesenvelopesstethoscopesstopescantaloupes

Related words

scopebinocularsglassesperspectivesobservatoriesastronomymicroscopesastronomers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telescopes"?▾

"Telescopes" has 4 syllables: tel · esc · op · es.

What does "telescopes" mean?▾

Telescopes: A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

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