How to pronounce tao
Say it like TOW. Tao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of tao
American and British speakers say tao in essentially the same way: /taʊ/ in the US and /taʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOW.
What does tao mean?
- The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.“the tao of sex... the tao of the heart... the tao of integuments...”
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Words that rhyme with tao
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Words that sound like tao
Questions about saying tao
How do you pronounce tao?
Say TOW. The American pronunciation is /taʊ/. In British English it is /taʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tao?
Tao is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOW.
Do Americans and Brits say tao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taʊ/ and the British form is /taʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tao?
Tao sounds the same as tau in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.