How to Pronounce Telex

To pronounce "telex", say TEL-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /tɛlɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tɛlɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “telex”

"telex" has 2 syllables: tel-ex. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does telex mean?

noun

  1. A communications system consisting of a network of teletypewriters.
  2. A message sent through such a network.

verb

  1. To send (a message) by telex.

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Words that rhyme with telex

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complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsconvexnextsimplex

Related words

teletypewriterteleprinterteletypetelegraphtelegraphytelefaxtelegraphictelegram

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telex"?▾

"Telex" has 2 syllables: tel · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "telex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "telex" is /tɛlɛks/.

What does "telex" mean?▾

Telex: A communications system consisting of a network of teletypewriters.

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