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talk
Definition:
(nou) an exchange of ideas via conversation (nou) discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') (nou) the act of giving a talk to an audience (nou) a speech that is open to the public (nou) idle gossip or rumor
Phonetic Transcription:
tɔːk
Examples:
As it happened, I'd say he ran amuck on Jimbo's talk page and elsewhere.
He talks the populist talk, while walking the elitist walk.
It's hard to talk with a smoker.
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Common mistakes of talk pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "talk" as /tɔk/, which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /tɔːk/ in UK and /tɔk/ in US. Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound for clarity.
- Ignoring the "l": Many people omit the "l" sound, saying "tak" instead of "talk". This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "l" as in /tɔːk/ (UK) and /tɔk/ (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" fully.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "taLK". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtɔːk/ (UK) and /ˈtɔk/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word for proper pronunciation.
- Over-pronouncing the "t": Learners sometimes emphasize the "t" too much, leading to a clipped sound like "t'alk". The correct pronunciation is smoother, as in /tɔːk/ (UK) and /tɔk/ (US). Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not overly stressed.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "talk" with "tall" or "tock". This can change the meaning entirely. "Talk" is pronounced /tɔːk/ (UK) and /tɔk/ (US). Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish these sounds clearly.