How to pronounce talismans
Say it like TAL-ih-smanz. Talismans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ih
- smanz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talismans 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.
- smanzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of talismans
American and British speakers say talismans in essentially the same way: /ˈtælɪsmænz/ in the US and /ˈtælɪsmænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ih-smanz.
What does talismans mean?
- plural of talisman How to pronounce talisman
- third-person singular simple present indicative of talisman How to pronounce talisman
Questions about saying talismans
How do you pronounce talismans?
Say TAL-ih-smanz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælɪsmænz/. In British English it is /ˈtælɪsmænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talismans?
Talismans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ih · smanz.
Do Americans and Brits say talismans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælɪsmænz/ and the British form is /ˈtælɪsmænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.