How to pronounce talayot
Say it like tuh-LAH-yoht. Talayot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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US American/təˈlɑjoʊt/tuh-LAH-yoht
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- tuh
- LAH
- yoht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talayot 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.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does talayot mean?
noun
- A kind of Bronze Age megalith found on the islands of Minorca and Mallorca.
Where does talayot come from?
Borrowed from Catalan talaiot, from talaia (“watchtower”), of Arabic origin.
Questions about saying talayot
How do you pronounce talayot?
Say tuh-LAH-yoht. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɑjoʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talayot?
Talayot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: tuh · LAH · yoht.