How to pronounce gao
Say it like GOW. Gao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡaʊ/GOW
UK British/ˈɡɑːəʊ/GAH-oh
- GOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gao
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
British respelling: GAH-oh.
What does gao mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of gau.
Words that rhyme with gao
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Questions about saying gao
How do you pronounce gao?
Say GOW. The American pronunciation is /ɡaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gao?
Gao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOW.
Is gao pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɡɑːəʊ/ (GAH-oh).