How to pronounce talismanic
Say it like tal-iz-MAN-ik. Talismanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- tal
- iz
- MAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talismanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- talGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of talismanic
American and British speakers say talismanic in essentially the same way: /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ in the US and /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tal-iz-MAN-ik.
What does talismanic mean?
- Of, relating to, or similar to, a talisman.
- Possessing or believed to possess protective magical power.
Where does talismanic come from?
From talisman + -ic.
Words that rhyme with talismanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talismanic.
Questions about saying talismanic
How do you pronounce talismanic?
Say tal-iz-MAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talismanic?
Talismanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: tal · iz · MAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say talismanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.