How to Pronounce Dao

To pronounce "dao", say DAO — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DAO

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💡 Tip for remembering “dao”

"dao" 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: dow, dowe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dao mean?

proper noun

  1. In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.

noun

  1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
  2. The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.

noun

  1. A court that sits at more than one location in the district that it serves.

Synonyms

daoluroutetaoperiplus

Words that rhyme with dao

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

taooapislandofadowpotteryavenueceramic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dao"?▾

"Dao" has one syllable.

What does "dao" mean?▾

Dao: In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.

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