How to Pronounce Ciao

To pronounce "ciao", say CIAO — one syllable, IPA /tʃaʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllable

4

Letters

/tʃaʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ciao”

"ciao" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chow, chao — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ciao mean?

noun

  1. A greeting or farewell using the word "ciao".

interjection

  1. Hello, hi.
  2. Bye, goodbye.

Words that rhyme with ciao

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

alohagoodbyearrivedercibye-byegood-byeoutpeacelater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ciao"?▾

"Ciao" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ciao"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ciao" is /tʃaʊ/.

What does "ciao" mean?▾

Ciao: A greeting or farewell using the word "ciao".

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