How to pronounce tableaux
Say it like tuh-BLOH. Tableaux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOH).
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- tuh
- BLOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tableaux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tableaux
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-BLOH.
What does tableaux mean?
- plural of tableau How to pronounce tableau
Words that rhyme with tableaux
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Words that sound like tableaux
Questions about saying tableaux
How do you pronounce tableaux?
Say tuh-BLOH. The American pronunciation is /təˈbloʊ/. In British English it is /təˈbləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tableaux?
Tableaux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOH). Broken into parts: tuh · BLOH.
Is tableaux 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 /təˈbləʊ/ (tuh-BLOH).
What words sound the same as tableaux?
Tableaux sounds the same as tableau in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.