How to pronounce talk

Say it like this: /tɔk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/tɔk/
British/tɔːk/

What does talk mean?

verbTo communicate, usually by means of speech.

“Let's sit down and talk.”

To discuss; to talk about.

“They sat down to talk business.”

To speak (a certain language).

“We talk French sometimes.”

nounA conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

“We need to have a talk about your homework.”

A lecture.

“There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.”

Gossip; rumour.

“There's been talk lately about the two of them.”

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