How to Pronounce "telegraphs"
word
ˈtɛɫəˌɡɹæf
TEL-uh-grafz
tˈɛlɪɡɹˌæfz
TEL-ih-grafz
Definition
'Telegraphs' are machines or systems used in the past to send messages over long distances using electrical signals. As a verb, 'telegraphs' means to send a message by telegraph or to show something clearly, often unintentionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫəˌɡɹæf
British English
tˈɛlɪɡɹˌæfz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-uh-grafz
UK
TEL-ih-grafz
Listen in Context
Old telegraphs used Morse code to send messages.
There are many telegraphs in the museum.
He telegraphs the news quickly to his friend.
The way she speaks really telegraphs her nervousness.