How to Pronounce "talk round"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɹaʊnd
TAWK ROWND
tˈɔːk/ /ɹˈaʊnd
TAWK ROWND
Definition
To persuade someone to agree to something or change their mind by discussing it and giving reasons. It means convincing someone through conversation rather than force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɹaʊnd
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK ROWND
UK
TAWK ROWND
Listen in Context
We managed to talk round our parents about letting us stay out late.
She couldn't talk round her friend to join the club.
I hope you can talk round your brother to help us.
At first he refused, but we managed to talk him round in the end.