To pronounce "talus", say TAL-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈteɪləs/
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"talus" has 2 syllables: tal-us. It rhymes with paillasse and malus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tailless — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Talus" has 2 syllables: tal · us.
The IPA transcription of "talus" is /ˈteɪləs/.
Talus: The bone of the ankle.
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