How to pronounce talkie
Say it like TAW-kee. Talkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of talkie
American and British speakers say talkie in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔki/ in the US and /ˈtɔːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-kee.
What does talkie mean?
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Words that rhyme with talkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talkie.
Questions about saying talkie
How do you pronounce talkie?
Say TAW-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔki/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talkie?
Talkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say talkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔki/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.