How to pronounce taotie
Say it like tow-TYAY. Taotie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYAY).
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- tow
- TYAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taotie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- towKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TYAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of taotie
American and British speakers say taotie in essentially the same way: /taʊˈtjeɪ/ in the US and /taʊˈtjeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tow-TYAY.
What does taotie mean?
- A motif depicting a gluttonous ogre, commonly found on Chinese ritual bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasty.
Words that rhyme with taotie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taotie.
Questions about saying taotie
How do you pronounce taotie?
Say tow-TYAY. The American pronunciation is /taʊˈtjeɪ/. In British English it is /taʊˈtjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taotie?
Taotie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYAY). Broken into parts: tow · TYAY.
Do Americans and Brits say taotie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taʊˈtjeɪ/ and the British form is /taʊˈtjeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.