How to Pronounce "talk around"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
TAWK-ur-OWND, TAWK-ur-OWND
tˈɔːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
TAWK-uh-ROWND
Definition
To avoid talking directly about a subject, usually by giving vague answers or changing the subject. It can also mean to try to persuade someone by discussing related topics instead of addressing the main point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK-ur-OWND, TAWK-ur-OWND
UK
TAWK-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
He always talks around the problem instead of solving it.
Please don't talk around the subject, be direct.
She tried to talk around his question.
Let’s not talk around this anymore—what are you really thinking?