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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.