How to Pronounce “telegraph

word

/ˈtɛɫəˌɡɹæf/
TE-luh-graf
/tˈɛlɪɡɹˌæf/
TE-li-graf

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtɛɫəˌɡɹæf/

British English

/tˈɛlɪɡɹˌæf/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TE-luh-graf

UK

TE-li-graf

Listen in Context

The telegraph was invented in the 19th century.

People used the telegraph to send messages far away.

My grandfather learned how to use a telegraph in his youth.

News used to travel much slower before the telegraph came along.