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zao

[t͡saʊ˦˨]

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.19 in modern English

Syllables
zao
IPA
[t͡saʊ˦˨]
12
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To leave hastily, to take off.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hokkien 走 (cháu, “to run”), with Pinyin-based spelling.

Word Breakdown

Questions

How do you pronounce zao?
The recorded pronunciation is [t͡saʊ˦˨].
What does zao mean?
To leave hastily, to take off.
Where does zao come from?
From Hokkien 走 (cháu, “to run”), with Pinyin-based spelling.

How to pronounce zao

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