The word "Telestich" is a rare term used in poetry to refer to a form of acrostic in which the final letters of each line spell out a word or phrase. The spelling of the word is "tɛlɪstɪk" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "tɛlɪ" is pronounced like "tell-ee," the second syllable "stɪ" is pronounced like "stih," and the final syllable "k" is pronounced like "kay." The unique spelling of "Telestich" reflects its Greek origins, with "tele" meaning "far off" and "stichos" meaning "line of verse."
A poem in which the final letters of the lines make a name.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word Telestich is derived from two Greek words: tele meaning far and stichos meaning line or verse.