How to Pronounce Taro

To pronounce "taro", say TAR-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈtæɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “taro”

"taro" has 2 syllables: tar-o. It rhymes with marrow and narrow, if that helps it stick.

What does taro mean?

noun

  1. Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato.
  2. Any of several other species with similar corms and growth habit in Colocasia, Alocasia etc.

Synonyms

colocasiaelephant earsdasheen

Words that rhyme with taro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

marrownarrowbarrowbolerosparrowaeropharaohfaroarrowwheelbarrowranchero

Related words

eddodasheencocoyameddadalorootstocknom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taro"?▾

"Taro" has 2 syllables: tar · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "taro"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taro" is /ˈtæɹəʊ/.

What does "taro" mean?▾

Taro: Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato.

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