How to Pronounce Thalweg

To pronounce "thalweg", say THALW-eg — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaːlvɛç/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtaːlvɛç/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thalweg”

"thalweg" has 2 syllables: thalw-eg. It rhymes with ballweg, if that helps it stick.

What does thalweg mean?

noun

  1. The line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel, and thus the line of fastest flow or deepest water along a river’s course.

Words that rhyme with thalweg

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ballweg

Related words

flowpathwaterlinekeylineridgewayedgepathstreamlinekeypoint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thalweg"?▾

"Thalweg" has 2 syllables: thalw · eg.

What is the IPA transcription of "thalweg"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thalweg" is /ˈtaːlvɛç/.

What does "thalweg" mean?▾

Thalweg: The line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel, and thus the line of fastest flow or deepest water along a river’s course.

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