How to pronounce talons
Say it like TAL-unz. Talons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talons
American and British speakers say talons in essentially the same way: /ˈtælənz/ in the US and /ˈtælənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-unz.
What does talons mean?
- plural of talon How to pronounce talon
Questions about saying talons
How do you pronounce talons?
Say TAL-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælənz/. In British English it is /ˈtælənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talons?
Talons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say talons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælənz/ and the British form is /ˈtælənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.