How to Pronounce Tableaux

To pronounce "tableaux", say TABL-eaux — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TABL-eaux

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💡 Tip for remembering “tableaux”

"tableaux" has 2 syllables: tabl-eaux. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tableaux 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 tableaux

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aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

chartspaintingspicturesschedulessuttabletablestabulations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tableaux"?▾

"Tableaux" has 2 syllables: tabl · eaux.

What does "tableaux" mean?▾

Tableaux: A striking and vivid representation; a picture.

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