How to Pronounce "cablegrams"
word
ˈkeɪbəɫˌɡɹæm
KAY-buhl-gram
kˈeɪbəlɡɹˌæm
KAY-buhl-gram
Definition
Cablegrams are messages sent by electrical cable, especially under the sea, between distant places. They were commonly used before email and instant communication.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkeɪbəɫˌɡɹæm
British English
kˈeɪbəlɡɹˌæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAY-buhl-gram
UK
KAY-buhl-gram
Listen in Context
We received three cablegrams from New York last week.
Cablegrams were important for international communication.
He sent several cablegrams during his trip abroad.
Back in the day, cablegrams were the fastest way to send news overseas.