How to Pronounce Talon

To pronounce "talon", say TAL-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtælən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtælən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “talon”

"talon" has 2 syllables: tal-on. It rhymes with balun and chalon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tallon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does talon mean?

noun

  1. A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
  2. One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth.

Words that rhyme with talon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balunchalonshalloncalingallonballonphthalintalinofallonzahlenbalingalin

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "talon"?▾

"Talon" has 2 syllables: tal · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "talon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "talon" is /ˈtælən/.

What does "talon" mean?▾

Talon: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

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