How to Pronounce "taciturn"
word
ˈtæsɪˌtɝn
TASS-i-turn
tˈæsɪtˌɜːn
TASS-i-turn
Definition
Someone who is taciturn speaks very little, often seeming quiet or reserved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtæsɪˌtɝn
British English
tˈæsɪtˌɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TASS-i-turn
UK
TASS-i-turn
Listen in Context
He is a taciturn person who rarely joins conversations.
The new student seemed taciturn on his first day.
My grandfather was taciturn, but very kind.
He’s not unfriendly—just taciturn by nature.