How to Pronounce "telescope"
word
/ˈtɛɫəˌskoʊp/
TE-luh-skohp
/tˈɛlɪskˌəʊp/
TE-li-skohp
Definition
A telescope is an instrument you look through to make distant objects appear closer and clearer, most commonly used for observing the stars and planets.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛɫəˌskoʊp/
British English
/tˈɛlɪskˌəʊp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TE-luh-skohp
UK
TE-li-skohp
Listen in Context
He looked at the stars through his telescope.
I want a telescope for my birthday.
The telescope is on the balcony.
With this new telescope, you can see the rings of Saturn.