How to pronounce Tahoe
Say it like TAH-oh. Tahoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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US American/ˈtæhoʊ/TAH-oh
UK British/ˈtæhəʊ/TAH-oh
- TAH
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tahoe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Tahoe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAH-oh.
What does Tahoe mean?
proper noun
- A mountain freshwater lake on the border of northern California and Nevada, United States.
Where does Tahoe come from?
Borrowed from Washo daʔaw (“lake”).
Questions about saying Tahoe
How do you pronounce Tahoe?
Say TAH-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæhoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtæhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tahoe?
Tahoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · oh.
Is Tahoe 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 /ˈtæhəʊ/ (TAH-oh).