To pronounce "lao-tsu", say LAOTS-u — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lao-tsu
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LAOTS-u
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"lao-tsu" has 2 syllables: laots-u.
"Lao-tsu" has 2 syllables: laots · u.
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