How to pronounce talipes
Say it like TAL-ih-peez. Talipes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ih
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talipes 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.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of talipes
American and British speakers say talipes in essentially the same way: /ˈtælɪpiz/ in the US and /ˈtælɪpiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ih-peez.
What does talipes mean?
- Clubfoot; the condition of having a clubfoot.
Where does talipes come from?
Modern Latin, from Latin talus (“ankle”) + pes (“foot”).
Questions about saying talipes
How do you pronounce talipes?
Say TAL-ih-peez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælɪpiz/. In British English it is /ˈtælɪpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talipes?
Talipes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ih · peez.
Do Americans and Brits say talipes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælɪpiz/ and the British form is /ˈtælɪpiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.