Pittsburgh Pronunciation
Telly Pole
Sounds like: telly pole
Pittsburgh Pronunciation
Everyday / street speech
Meaning
What it means
Telephone pole or utility pole.
Telly pole is a local/community spelling for telephone pole in Pittsburghese-style speech.
Usage
Use it like this
“The telly pole is aht in front of the hahse.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
Utility/roadside pronunciation entry.
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