How to pronounce tau
Say it like TOW. Tau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tau 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 tau
American and British speakers say tau in essentially the same way: /taʊ/ in the US and /taʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOW.
What does tau mean?
- The letter Τ /τ in the Greek alphabet; being the nineteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek, and the twenty-first letter of the Old and Ancient Greek alphabets.
- Alternative form of taw; the 22nd and last letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads, including Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, and Arabic.
- A Τ-shaped object or sign; a Saint Anthony's cross, sometimes regarded as a sacred symbol.
Words that rhyme with tau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tau.
Questions about saying tau
How do you pronounce tau?
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 tau?
Tau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOW.
Do Americans and Brits say tau 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.