How to Pronounce "telethon"
word
ˈtɛɫəθɑn
TEL-uh-thahn
tˈɛlɪθən
TEL-ih-thuhn
Definition
A long television program broadcast to raise money for charity, usually featuring entertainers, appeals for donations, and updates on the fundraising total.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫəθɑn
British English
tˈɛlɪθən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-uh-thahn
UK
TEL-ih-thuhn
Listen in Context
The telethon started at noon and lasted all night.
We watched the telethon to see the celebrities perform.
The telethon raised a lot of money for children’s hospitals.
Did you catch last night’s telethon? They broke the fundraising record!