How to pronounce Talk in English

Talk is pronounced TAWK (IPA /tɔːk/). Drop the 'l' — it rhymes with 'walk' and 'hawk'.

IPA: /tɔːk/

Syllables: TAWK

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the 'l' saying 'tal-k' with a clear /l/.

Tip: Drop the 'l' — it rhymes with 'walk' and 'hawk'.

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