The spelling of the word "Telfour" is not a conventional one, making it challenging to pronounce for many people. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈtɛlfɔr/ which uses the Latin alphabet symbols to represent the distinct sounds of the word. The "t" is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the upper teeth, followed by a short "e" sound. The "l" is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, followed by "f" sound and then a long "o" sound. Lastly, the "r" is pronounced with a slight vibration of the tongue.