How to Pronounce Tableau

To pronounce "tableau", say tabl-EAU — 2 syllables, IPA /təˈbɫoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/təˈbɫoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tˈæbləʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “tableau”

Break "tableau" into 2 beats and lean on "EAU" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tableaux — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tableau mean?

noun

  1. A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
  2. A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.

Synonyms

tableau vivant

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Words that rhyme with tableau

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

picturepaintingchalkboardblackboardscheduletabulartemplatechart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tableau"?▾

"Tableau" has 2 syllables: tabl · eau.

What is the IPA transcription of "tableau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tableau" is /təˈbɫoʊ/.

What does "tableau" mean?▾

Tableau: A striking and vivid representation; a picture.

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