telegraph

/ˈtɛlɪɡræf/

Syllables tel·e·graph

Stress TEL-e-graph

Phonics Breakdown

tel

/tɛl/

short e

e

/ɪ/

schwa

graph

/ɡræf/

ph = /f/

Meaning

a system or device for sending messages over long distances using signals

Sound Reference

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tel=/tɛl/(tell) + e=/ɪ/(sit) + graph=/ɡræf/(graph)

Example

The telegraph was widely used before the telephone.