To pronounce "talk", say TALK — one syllable, IPA /toːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/toːk/
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"talk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.”
“That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Talk" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "talk" is /toːk/.
Talk: To communicate, usually by means of speech.
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