How to Pronounce "telecommunications"
word
ˌtɛɫəkəmˌjunəˈkeɪʃənz
teh-luh-kum-YOO-nuh-KAY-shunz
tˌɛlɪkəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃənz
tel-i-kuhm-YOO-ni-KAY-shunz
Definition
The technology and industry involved in sending information, such as phone calls, data, or images, over long distances by electronic means.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɛɫəkəmˌjunəˈkeɪʃənz
British English
tˌɛlɪkəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
teh-luh-kum-YOO-nuh-KAY-shunz
UK
tel-i-kuhm-YOO-ni-KAY-shunz
Listen in Context
Many countries have modern telecommunications systems.
The telecommunications industry is growing fast.
Mobile phones use telecommunications to connect people.
Without strong telecommunications, remote areas can't access the internet.