telegraph operator meaning

UK /ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf ˈɒpəreɪtə/ US /ˈtɛləɡræf ˈɑpəreɪtɚ/ 7 syllables

telegraph operator (noun): someone who transmits messages by telegraph.

Definition of telegraph operator

  1. someone who transmits messages by telegraph

    Synonyms: telegrapher, telegraphist

    Type of: operator

How to pronounce telegraph operator

telegraph operator is pronounced /ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf ˈɒpəreɪtə/ in British English and /ˈtɛləɡræf ˈɑpəreɪtɚ/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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