To pronounce "telic", say TEL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtiːlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtiːlɪk/
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"telic" has 2 syllables: tel-ic. It rhymes with melic and helic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Telic" has 2 syllables: tel · ic.
The IPA transcription of "telic" is /ˈtiːlɪk/.
Telic: Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
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