How to pronounce au
Say it like OH. Au is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Au pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of au
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH.
What does au mean?
- A vowel found in Indic abugidas.
Words that rhyme with au
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of au.
Words that sound like au
Questions about saying au
How do you pronounce au?
Say OH. The American pronunciation is /oʊ/. In British English it is /əʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in au?
Au is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OH.
Is au pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊ/ (OH).
What words sound the same as au?
Au sounds the same as owe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.