How to pronounce talcum
Say it like TAL-kum. Talcum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talcum 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talcum
American and British speakers say talcum in essentially the same way: /ˈtælkəm/ in the US and /ˈtælkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-kum.
What does talcum mean?
- Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.
- To perfume with talcum powder.
Questions about saying talcum
How do you pronounce talcum?
Say TAL-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælkəm/. In British English it is /ˈtælkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talcum?
Talcum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say talcum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælkəm/ and the British form is /ˈtælkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.