How to pronounce youtiao
Say it like YOH-tyow. Youtiao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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US American/ˈjoʊtjaʊ/YOH-tyow
UK British/ˈjəʊtjaʊ/YOH-tyow
- YOH
- tyow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youtiao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tyowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of youtiao
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-tyow.
What does youtiao mean?
noun
- A type of deep-fried dough stick eaten in China and other East and Southeast Asian cuisines.
Questions about saying youtiao
How do you pronounce youtiao?
Say YOH-tyow. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊtjaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊtjaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youtiao?
Youtiao has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · tyow.
Is youtiao 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 /ˈjəʊtjaʊ/ (YOH-tyow).