How to Pronounce "talk the talk"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɔk
TAWK thuh TAWK
tˈɔːk/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɔːk
TAWK thuh TAWK
Definition
To say the right things about something, often to impress others, but without necessarily taking real action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɔk
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɔːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK thuh TAWK
UK
TAWK thuh TAWK
Listen in Context
He can talk the talk, but let's see if he can do the job.
It's easy to talk the talk when things are simple.
Many people talk the talk, but few take action.
She really knows how to talk the talk in meetings, but I'm not sure she delivers results.