How to pronounce kau
Say it like KOW. Kau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of kau
American and British speakers say kau in essentially the same way: /kaʊ/ in the US and /kaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW.
What does kau mean?
- Alternative form of gau.
Words that rhyme with kau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kau.
Words that sound like kau
Questions about saying kau
How do you pronounce kau?
Say KOW. The American pronunciation is /kaʊ/. In British English it is /kaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kau?
Kau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOW.
Do Americans and Brits say kau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaʊ/ and the British form is /kaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kau?
Kau sounds the same as cow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.