How to Pronounce "teleportation"
word
ˌtɛləpɔrˈteɪʃən
tel-uh-por-TAY-shun
ˌtɛlɪpɔːˈteɪʃən
tel-ih-paw-TAY-shun
Definition
Teleportation is the process of instantly moving from one place to another without physically traveling through the space between. It is often seen in science fiction and fantasy stories.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɛləpɔrˈteɪʃən
British English
ˌtɛlɪpɔːˈteɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tel-uh-por-TAY-shun
UK
tel-ih-paw-TAY-shun
Listen in Context
In some movies, people use teleportation to travel instantly.
The magician pretended to perform teleportation on stage.
Scientists are studying whether teleportation could ever be real.
Imagine how much easier life would be if teleportation existed.