How to pronounce pao
Say it like POW. Pao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pao
American and British speakers say pao in essentially the same way: /paʊ/ in the US and /paʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POW.
What does pao mean?
- A fairy chess piece which moves identically to the xiangqi cannon, moving orthogonally and must hop over a piece of either side to capture.
Words that rhyme with pao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pao.
Questions about saying pao
How do you pronounce pao?
Say POW. The American pronunciation is /paʊ/. In British English it is /paʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pao?
Pao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POW.
Do Americans and Brits say pao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paʊ/ and the British form is /paʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.