To pronounce "beau", say BEAU — one syllable, IPA /ˈboʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
beau
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/ˈboʊ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/bˈəʊ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"beau" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: beaux, bo, bowe, boe — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Beau" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "beau" is /ˈboʊ/.
Beau: A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.
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