Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does tau bone mean?
A Τ-shaped bone, such as the interclavicle of a monotreme.
Where does tau bone come from?
From the shape, which resembles the Greek letter tau (τ).

How to pronounce tau bone

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