How to pronounce talon
Say it like TAL-un. Talon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talon
American and British speakers say talon in essentially the same way: /ˈtælən/ in the US and /ˈtælən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-un.
What does talon mean?
- A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
- One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth.
- A kind of molding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; an ogee. (When the concave part is at the top, it is called an inverted talon.)
Where does talon come from?
From Middle English talon, taloun, from Old French talon (“heel, spur”), from Medieval Latin tālōnem, from Proto-Romance *tālōnis, from Latin tālus (“ankle”).
Words that rhyme with talon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talon.
Questions about saying talon
How do you pronounce talon?
Say TAL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælən/. In British English it is /ˈtælən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talon?
Talon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say talon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælən/ and the British form is /ˈtælən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.