chao-

Questions

What does chao- mean?

Chaos.

Where does chao- come from?

Combining form from chaos. Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “chasm, void, empty space”).

How to pronounce chao-

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chao-”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “chao-”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “chao-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.