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How to Pronounce "telephoned"

word

/ˈtɛɫəˌfoʊnd/
TE-luh-fohnd
/tˈɛlɪfˌəʊnd/
TE-li-fohnd

Definition

The past tense of 'telephone'; to have contacted someone by phone.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtɛɫəˌfoʊnd/

British English

/tˈɛlɪfˌəʊnd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TE-luh-fohnd

UK

TE-li-fohnd

Listen in Context

She telephoned her mother last night.

John telephoned the office to confirm the meeting.

I telephoned my friend, but she was not home.

My boss telephoned me unexpectedly during dinner.