How to Pronounce Tao

To pronounce "tao", say TAO — one syllable, IPA /daʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/daʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tao”

"tao" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.

What does tao 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 tao

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

taoistdaoaloshanchinathaoweipresident

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tao"?▾

"Tao" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tao"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tao" is /daʊ/.

What does "tao" mean?▾

Tao: 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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