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.

Translations

television event

• French: téléthon (fr) m
• Greek: τηλεμαραθώνιος (el) m (tilemarathónios)
• Spanish: teletón (es) m

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• Basque: ^{(please verify)} teletoi
• Italian: ^{(please verify)} teletono

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