How to pronounce talion
Say it like TAL-ee-un. Talion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talion 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talion
American and British speakers say talion in essentially the same way: /ˈtæliən/ in the US and /ˈtæliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ee-un.
What does talion mean?
- Retaliation; retribution.
Where does talion come from?
From Middle French talion, from Latin talis (“such”).
Words that rhyme with talion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talion.
Questions about saying talion
How do you pronounce talion?
Say TAL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæliən/. In British English it is /ˈtæliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talion?
Talion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say talion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæliən/ and the British form is /ˈtæliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.