How to Pronounce Taut

To pronounce "taut", say TAUT — one syllable, IPA /tɔːt/. 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

/tɔːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “taut”

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

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

What does taut mean?

verb

  1. To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

adjective

  1. Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
  2. (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.

Synonyms

concisecrisptersetightnonrelaxedstrainedtenseunrelaxed

Antonyms

untaut

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Words that rhyme with taut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughtonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspotwrought

Related words

tightdrawntenseintensestrainedoutstretchedhigh-strungjittery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taut"?▾

"Taut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "taut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taut" is /tɔːt/.

What does "taut" mean?▾

Taut: To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

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