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Pinyin · kao
How to pronounce “kao”
kao is a Mandarin syllable. Listen to its tones, learn how each sound is made, then say it into your microphone to check your pronunciation.
The tones of kao
Sound by sound
Initialk
like the 'k' in 'kite', with a strong puff.
Finalao
'ow' as in 'cow'.
Toneskǎo kào
Tone 3 · dips low then rises. In a sentence, often just low.Tone 4 · falls sharply from high to low, like 'No!'
Words with kao
Practice kao
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