How to Pronounce Talons

To pronounce "talons", say TAL-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TAL-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “talons”

"talons" has 2 syllables: tal-ons. It rhymes with lallans and gallons, if that helps it stick.

What does talons 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.

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Words that rhyme with talons

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lallansgallonschalonsfalunshalonsallensalanskallinsvalens

Related words

clawedarmedclampsclawsclutchescrownsgreenhousesgrippers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "talons"?▾

"Talons" has 2 syllables: tal · ons.

What does "talons" mean?▾

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

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