How to pronounce taligrade
Say it like TAL-ih-grayd. Taligrade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ih
- grayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taligrade 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- graydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of taligrade
American and British speakers say taligrade in essentially the same way: /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/ in the US and /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ih-grayd.
What does taligrade mean?
- Walking on the edge of its feet.
Where does taligrade come from?
From Latin talus (“ankle, heel”) + -grade.
Questions about saying taligrade
How do you pronounce taligrade?
Say TAL-ih-grayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taligrade?
Taligrade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ih · grayd.
Do Americans and Brits say taligrade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtælɪɡreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.