How to pronounce guandao
Say it like GWAHN-dow. Guandao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAHN).
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US American/ˈɡwɑnˌdaʊ/GWAHN-dow
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- GWAHN
- dow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guandao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does guandao mean?
noun
- A Chinese polearm with the blade mounted on top of the pole (as opposed to on the side like most European polearms).
Questions about saying guandao
How do you pronounce guandao?
Say GWAHN-dow. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwɑnˌdaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guandao?
Guandao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAHN). Broken into parts: GWAHN · dow.