How to pronounce taro
Say it like TAR-oh. Taro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay 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 taro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAR-oh.
What does taro mean?
- Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato.
- Any of several other species with similar corms and growth habit in Colocasia, Alocasia etc.
- Food from a taro plant.
Where does taro come from?
Borrowed from Māori taro.
Words that rhyme with taro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taro.
Words that sound like taro
Questions about saying taro
How do you pronounce taro?
Say TAR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taro?
Taro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · oh.
Is taro 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 /ˈtærəʊ/ (TAR-oh).
What words sound the same as taro?
Taro sounds the same as tarot in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.