How to pronounce talaria
Say it like tuh-LER-ee-uh. Talaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- tuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talaria
American and British speakers say talaria in essentially the same way: /təˈlɛriə/ in the US and /təˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-LAIR-ree-uh.
What does talaria mean?
- The winged sandals worn by certain gods and goddesses, especially the Roman god Mercury (and his Greek counterpart Hermes).
Where does talaria come from?
From Latin tālāria, plural form of tālāris (“of or pertaining to the ankle or heel”), from tālus (“anklebone, talus; heel”), possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *teh₂g- (“to touch”).
Words that rhyme with talaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talaria.
Questions about saying talaria
How do you pronounce talaria?
Say tuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /təˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talaria?
Talaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: tuh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say talaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /təˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.