How to Pronounce "shoptalk"
word
ˈʃɑpˌtɔk
SHAHP-tawk
ˈʃɒpˌtɔːk
SHOP-tawk
Definition
Informal words, phrases, or discussions that are specific to a particular job, profession, or activity, and often hard for outsiders to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑpˌtɔk
British English
ˈʃɒpˌtɔːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHP-tawk
UK
SHOP-tawk
Listen in Context
They were having shoptalk at lunch.
Most people don't understand shoptalk outside the workplace.
Try to avoid shoptalk when others are present.
All the engineers quickly got into shoptalk at the party.