Talking

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of talk, referring to the act of speaking to convey information or express ideas. Engaging in conversation or discussion.

“They were talking quietly in the corner of the café.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

Syllables

talk·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

speakingconversingchattingdiscussing

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Wordle

Contains K and -ING ending; vowels A, I

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; the K provides valuable scoring

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walking

Words you can make from Talking

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taking aking algin align alkin altin ating galik giant glaik glink glint kiang kilan kitan kling lakin langi latin liang ligan linga takin tangi

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