TEL-uh-vizh-uhn
/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
television is pronounced TEL-uh-vizh-uhn (/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/). As a noun, a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used to broadcast programs for entertainment, news, or education; also refers to the physical device (television set) that receives and displays these broadcasts.
nounA system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used to broadcast programs for entertainment, news, or education; also refers to the physical device (television set) that receives and displays these broadcasts.
"We watched the news on television last night."
"The invention of television revolutionized mass communication."
"She works in television production."
The word "television" is pronounced /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"television" sounds like T-e-l-e-v-i-s-i-o-n. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"television" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"television" is a noun. It refers to a person, place, thing, or concept.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "television" is /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Greek tele- (far) + Latin visio (sight), coined in the early 20th century.
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