How to pronounce jiao
Say it like JYOW. Jiao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JYOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jiao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of jiao
American and British speakers say jiao in essentially the same way: /dʒjaʊ/ in the US and /dʒjaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYOW.
What does jiao mean?
- A currency unit of the People's Republic of China, one tenth of a yuan.
Words that rhyme with jiao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jiao.
Questions about saying jiao
How do you pronounce jiao?
Say JYOW. The American pronunciation is /dʒjaʊ/. In British English it is /dʒjaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jiao?
Jiao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JYOW.
Do Americans and Brits say jiao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒjaʊ/ and the British form is /dʒjaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.