How to Pronounce "telephoto"
word
ˈtɛɫəˌfoʊtoʊ
TEL-uh-FOH-toh
tˈɛlɪfˌəʊtəʊ
TEL-ih-FOH-toh
Definition
A telephoto lens is a type of camera lens that makes distant objects appear closer, often used for photographing subjects far away, such as in sports or wildlife photography.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫəˌfoʊtoʊ
British English
tˈɛlɪfˌəʊtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-uh-FOH-toh
UK
TEL-ih-FOH-toh
Listen in Context
A telephoto lens helps you take pictures of animals from far away.
This camera comes with a telephoto lens for sports photography.
Photographers use telephoto lenses to capture birds high in the trees.
With a good telephoto, you can get close-up shots without disturbing wildlife.