How to Pronounce Telnet

To pronounce "telnet", say TELN-et — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TELN-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “telnet”

"telnet" has 2 syllables: teln-et. It rhymes with well-knit and shelnutt, if that helps it stick.

What does telnet mean?

noun

  1. A network protocol that enables one computer to communicate with another via the Internet; the program that acts as the client in this situation

verb

  1. To use such a program to make such a connection

Words that rhyme with telnet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

well-knitshelnutt

Related words

telexteleprintingtelecomputingnetphonebitnetminitelcatenetteletutoring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telnet"?▾

"Telnet" has 2 syllables: teln · et.

What does "telnet" mean?▾

Telnet: A network protocol that enables one computer to communicate with another via the Internet; the program that acts as the client in this situation

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