How to pronounce talisman
Say it like TAL-ih-smun. Talisman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ih
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talisman 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.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talisman
American and British speakers say talisman in essentially the same way: /ˈtælɪsmən/ in the US and /ˈtælɪsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ih-smun.
What does talisman mean?
- A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or certain powers.
- To adorn with a talisman.
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Questions about saying talisman
How do you pronounce talisman?
Say TAL-ih-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælɪsmən/. In British English it is /ˈtælɪsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talisman?
Talisman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ih · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say talisman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælɪsmən/ and the British form is /ˈtælɪsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.