How to pronounce talkation
Say it like taw-KAY-shun. Talkation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- taw
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talkation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talkation
American and British speakers say talkation in essentially the same way: /tɔˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /tɔːˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: taw-KAY-shun.
What does talkation mean?
- A long-winded speech or discussion.
Where does talkation come from?
From talk + -ation. First use appears c.
Words that rhyme with talkation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talkation.
Questions about saying talkation
How do you pronounce talkation?
Say taw-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /tɔˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /tɔːˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talkation?
Talkation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: taw · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say talkation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /tɔːˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.