How to pronounce "teletext" in English
ˈtɛl.ɪˌtɛkst
TEL·ih·tekst
Primary stress: TEL
Hear native speakers say teletext in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “teletext”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TEL
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
ih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tekst
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("TEL"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "teletext" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "teletext is" sounds like "teletext-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "teletext" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Where you are now, all of a sudden, sitting in front of personal computers and video text -- teletext systems,”— TEDWatch clip
“69 centimeter, Tony stereo sound and teletext TV only $395, 000 Shannon camcorder with built in only $299, 000 Philips Stereo video and 8 hour recording $499, 000.”— Nat’s What I ReckonWatch clip
Practice Speaking “teletext”
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Where you are now, all of a sudden, sitting in front of personal computers and video text -- teletext systems,
Hear it in context: “teletext”
2 clipsThe English word “teletext” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈtɛl.ɪˌtɛkst (phonetic respelling: TEL-ih-tekst). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (TEL · ih · tekst), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (TEL). Grammatically, “teletext” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “teletext” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TED, Nat’s What I Reckon.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #1 · @1:39
“Well, what's happened? How did people get into this mess? Where you are now, all of a sudden, sitting in front of personal computers and video text -- teletext systems, sitting in front of personal computers”
- 🇺🇸 USNat’s What I ReckonClip #2 · @0:50
“Start the clock. 69 centimeter, Tony stereo sound and teletext TV only $395, 000 Shannon camcorder with built in only $299, 000 Philips Stereo video and 8 hour recording $499, 000. Shannon camcorder with built in only $299,000”
Definition & Meaning: “teletext”
- A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Where you are now, all of a sudden, sitting in front of personal computers and video text -- teletext systems,”
- “69 centimeter, Tony stereo sound and teletext TV only $395, 000 Shannon camcorder with built in only $299, 000 Philips Stereo video and 8 hour recording $499, 0”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “teletext”
- Pronunciation:
- TEL-ih-tekst
- Syllables:
- TEL · ih · tekst
- Written Hyphenation:
- tel · e · text
- Primary stress:
- TEL
- IPA:
- ˈtɛl.ɪˌtɛkst
- Hear it in context
- teletext
Words that Rhyme with “teletext”
-ɛlɪˌtɛkstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"teletext" (⁄ˈtɛl.ɪˌtɛkst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "teletext" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about teletext
How do you pronounce “teletext”?
“teletext” is pronounced ⁄ˈtɛl.ɪˌtɛkst⁄ (TEL-ih-tekst). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “teletext”?
“teletext” has 3 syllables: TEL · ih · tekst.
Where is the stress in “teletext”?
The primary stress in “teletext” is on “TEL”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “teletext” mean?
A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.
How can I hear “teletext” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “teletext” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “teletext”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].