how to pronounce talisman

/ˈtælɪsmən/

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talisman is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of talisman in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… of a talisman for me do you think that …”

meanings of talisman

noun:

A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

talisman frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word talisman occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.