Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce a᷍u?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊ/.
What does a᷍u mean?
An orthographic ⟨au⟩ with a diacritic that marks it as being the THOUGHT vowel, as in the word "maul".

How to pronounce a᷍u

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