How to pronounce bao
Say it like BOW. Bao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bao
American and British speakers say bao in essentially the same way: /baʊ/ in the US and /baʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOW.
What does bao mean?
- Any of various types of steamed bread or bun used in Chinese cuisine
- A sandwich or stuffed bun made with this bread
- A mancala board game played in East Africa.
Words that rhyme with bao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bao.
Words that sound like bao
Questions about saying bao
How do you pronounce bao?
Say BOW. The American pronunciation is /baʊ/. In British English it is /baʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bao?
Bao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOW.
Do Americans and Brits say bao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊ/ and the British form is /baʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bao?
Bao sounds the same as bough, bow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.