How to pronounce Taegu
Say it like TAY-goo. Taegu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- goo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taegu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Taegu
American and British speakers say Taegu in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪɡu/ in the US and /ˈteɪɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-goo.
What does Taegu mean?
- a city in southeastern South Korea
Questions about saying Taegu
How do you pronounce Taegu?
Say TAY-goo. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪɡu/. In British English it is /ˈteɪɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Taegu?
Taegu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · goo.
Do Americans and Brits say Taegu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪɡu/ and the British form is /ˈteɪɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.