How to pronounce talus
Say it like TAY-lus. Talus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of talus
American and British speakers say talus in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪləs/ in the US and /ˈteɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-lus.
What does talus mean?
- The bone of the ankle.
- A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.
- The slope of an embankment wall, which is thicker at the bottom than at the top.
Where does talus come from?
Borrowed from Latin tālus.
Questions about saying talus
How do you pronounce talus?
Say TAY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈteɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talus?
Talus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say talus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪləs/ and the British form is /ˈteɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.