How to pronounce taiko
Say it like TAY-koh. Taiko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈteɪkoʊ/TAY-koh
UK British/ˈtaɪkəʊ/TY-koh
- TAY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taiko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of taiko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TY-koh.
What does taiko mean?
noun
- A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day
- A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
- The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).
Words that rhyme with taiko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taiko.
Questions about saying taiko
How do you pronounce taiko?
Say TAY-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taiko?
Taiko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · koh.
Is taiko 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 /ˈtaɪkəʊ/ (TY-koh).