How to pronounce gaokao
Say it like gow-KOW. Gaokao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW).
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- gow
- KOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaokao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gaokao
American and British speakers say gaokao in essentially the same way: /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/ in the US and /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: gow-KOW.
What does gaokao mean?
- The National Higher Education Entrance Examination held annually in China as a prerequisite for entrance into most forms of higher education.
Words that rhyme with gaokao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaokao.
Questions about saying gaokao
How do you pronounce gaokao?
Say gow-KOW. The American pronunciation is /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/. In British English it is /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaokao?
Gaokao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOW). Broken into parts: gow · KOW.
Do Americans and Brits say gaokao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/ and the British form is /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.