How to pronounce talky
Say it like TAW-kee. Talky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talky 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 talky
American and British speakers say talky in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔki/ in the US and /ˈtɔːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-kee.
What does talky mean?
- Talkative or loquacious
- Containing a great deal of dialogue or talking in general
Where does talky come from?
From talk + -y.
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Words that rhyme with talky
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Words that sound like talky
Questions about saying talky
How do you pronounce talky?
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 talky?
Talky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say talky 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.
What words sound the same as talky?
Talky sounds the same as talkie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.