How to pronounce talking
Say it like TAW-king. Talking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of talking
American and British speakers say talking in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-king.
What does talking mean?
- an exchange of ideas via conversation“let's have more work and less talk around here”
Where does talking come from?
From Middle English talkynge.
Words that rhyme with talking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talking.
Questions about saying talking
How do you pronounce talking?
Say TAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talking?
Talking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · king.
Do Americans and Brits say talking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.