telethon

See also: téléthon

English

Etymology

A blend of telephone +‎ marathon.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/

Noun

telethon (plural telethons)

  1. A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

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Italian

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English telethon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɛ.le.ton/
  • Rhymes: -ɛleton
  • Hyphenation: tè‧le‧thon

Noun

telethon m (invariable)

  1. telethon
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