How to Pronounce Tesla

To pronounce "tesla", say TESL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛslə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtɛslə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tesla”

"tesla" has 2 syllables: tesl-a. It rhymes with breslau and ciesla, if that helps it stick.

What does tesla mean?

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity. Symbol: T

Words that rhyme with tesla

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breslauciesla

Related words

coilreelreelshenryweberinductivityinductancesiemens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tesla"?▾

"Tesla" has 2 syllables: tesl · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "tesla"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tesla" is /ˈtɛslə/.

What does "tesla" mean?▾

Tesla: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity. Symbol: T

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