How to Pronounce "talkie"
word
ˈtɔki
TAW-kee
tˈɔːki
TAW-kee
Definition
A 'talkie' is an old-fashioned word for a movie with sound, especially spoken dialogue, as opposed to a silent film.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔki
British English
tˈɔːki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAW-kee
UK
TAW-kee
Listen in Context
The first talkie changed the film industry forever.
Before talkies, all movies were silent.
My grandfather remembers going to see his first talkie.
Have you ever watched an old talkie from the 1930s?