How to Pronounce "tellus"
word
ˈtɛləs
TEL-uhs
ˈtɛləs
TEL-uhs
Definition
Tellus is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of the Earth, sometimes also used in scientific or literary contexts to refer to the planet Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛləs
British English
ˈtɛləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-uhs
UK
TEL-uhs
Listen in Context
Tellus was worshipped as the goddess of the Earth in ancient Rome.
Some scientists use the word Tellus to refer to planet Earth.
In mythology, Tellus is the mother of all living things.
The poet described spring as Tellus waking from her winter sleep.