How to Pronounce "cablegram"
word
ˈkeɪbəɫˌɡɹæm
KAY-buhl-gram
kˈeɪbəlɡɹˌæm
KAY-buhl-gram
Definition
A cablegram is a message sent by telegraph over a cable, usually under the sea, often used for urgent communication before the telephone and internet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkeɪbəɫˌɡɹæm
British English
kˈeɪbəlɡɹˌæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAY-buhl-gram
UK
KAY-buhl-gram
Listen in Context
He sent a cablegram to his family from Europe.
The cablegram arrived after midnight.
They received a cablegram with good news.
Back then, sending a cablegram was the fastest way to reach someone overseas.