The spelling of "Telingo Potato" is unique and may require some explanation. The word "Telingo" is spelled [tɛˈlɪŋɡoʊ] in IPA phonetic transcription, with the emphasis on the second syllable. It is unclear where this name came from, but it is often used to describe a particularly tasty variety of potato. "Potato" is spelled [pəˈteɪtoʊ], with the emphasis on the second syllable. Together, "Telingo Potato" forms a distinctive name for a delicious type of potato.