How to Pronounce "do the talking"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ
DOO thuh TAW-king
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ
DOO thuh TAW-king
Definition
To speak on behalf of someone, or to be the one who manages or leads a conversation, especially when others are silent or hesitant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh TAW-king
UK
DOO thuh TAW-king
Listen in Context
Let Sarah do the talking in the meeting.
I am nervous, so you should do the talking.
Sometimes parents do the talking for their children.
Just relax and let me do the talking.