How to pronounce talent
Say it like TAL-unt. Talent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talent
American and British speakers say talent in essentially the same way: /ˈtælənt/ in the US and /ˈtælənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-unt.
What does talent mean?
- natural abilities or qualities
- a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with talent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talent.
Questions about saying talent
How do you pronounce talent?
Say TAL-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælənt/. In British English it is /ˈtælənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talent?
Talent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say talent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælənt/ and the British form is /ˈtælənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.