How to pronounce gau
Say it like GOH. Gau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH.
What does gau mean?
- A prayer box or small container worn as jewelry and containing an amulet or similar item.
- Strong (used as a modifier after kopi (“coffee”)).“Kopi Gau”
- Thick; having a strong or overwhelming flavor.
- Alternative form of jow (“a pre-metric unit of length in India”).
Words that rhyme with gau
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Words that sound like gau
Questions about saying gau
How do you pronounce gau?
Say GOH. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gau?
Gau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOH.
Is gau 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 /ɡəʊ/ (GOH).
What words sound the same as gau?
Gau sounds the same as go in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.