To pronounce "lao-tse", say LAOTS-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lao-tse
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LAOTS-e
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"lao-tse" has 2 syllables: laots-e. It rhymes with outsee, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lao-tse" has 2 syllables: laots · e.
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