How to pronounce taupo
Say it like TOW-poh. Taupo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW).
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US American/ˈtaʊpoʊ/TOW-poh
UK British/ˈtaʊpəʊ/TOW-poh
- TOW
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taupo 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of taupo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOW-poh.
What does taupo mean?
noun
- In Samoan culture, a ceremonial virgin, the daughter of a village chief.
Where does taupo come from?
Borrowed from Samoan tāupou.
Questions about saying taupo
How do you pronounce taupo?
Say TOW-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taupo?
Taupo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW). Broken into parts: TOW · poh.
Is taupo 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 /ˈtaʊpəʊ/ (TOW-poh).