How to pronounce talbot
Say it like TAL-but. Talbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talbot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talbot
American and British speakers say talbot in essentially the same way: /ˈtælbət/ in the US and /ˈtælbət/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-but.
What does talbot mean?
- An mks unit of luminous energy, exactly corresponding to the SI lumen second.
- A type of hound with broad mouth and large ears, once used for hunting and tracking.
Where does talbot come from?
After Henry Fox Talbot, a 19th-century pioneer of photography.
Questions about saying talbot
How do you pronounce talbot?
Say TAL-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælbət/. In British English it is /ˈtælbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talbot?
Talbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · but.
Do Americans and Brits say talbot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælbət/ and the British form is /ˈtælbət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.