How to pronounce taut
Say it like TAWT. Taut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of taut
American and British speakers say taut in essentially the same way: /tɔt/ in the US and /tɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAWT.
What does taut mean?
- Of a body, muscle, etc., not flabby; firm, toned.
- Of a person, having a lean, strong body.
- Of music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.
Where does taut come from?
The verb is probably derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with taut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taut.
Questions about saying taut
How do you pronounce taut?
Say TAWT. The American pronunciation is /tɔt/. In British English it is /tɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taut?
Taut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say taut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔt/ and the British form is /tɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.