Comment prononcer « taut » en anglais
tɔːt
TAWT
Accent tonique principal : TAWT
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “taut”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TAWT
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "taut" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "taut" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "taut" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "taut" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "taut is" sounds like "taut-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "taut" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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I watched him from the side as he strode along. His walk was quite different; his face too looked tauter.
Écouter en contexte: “taut”
The Anglais word “taut” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tɔːt (phonetic respelling: TAWT). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TAWT), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “taut” functions as a adjective, verb. Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « taut » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Définition et signification: “taut”
- Of a body, muscle, etc., not flabby; firm, toned.
- Of a person, having a lean, strong body.
- To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (2)
- “I watched him from the side as he strode along. His walk was quite different; his face too looked tauter.”
- “The machine is operated by a double friction drum hoist. From the rear drum a steel cable, called the tension cable, leads to a set of fall blocks attached to the mast pole. These blocks afford a means for slackening and tauting the track cable, one end of which is supported by the fall blocks and the other fastened to a "dead man" or other suitable anchorage planted in the bank of the pit opposite the dumping point.”
Prononciation: “taut”
- Pronunciation:
- TAWT
- Syllabes:
- TAWT
- Written Hyphenation:
- taut
- Accent tonique principal :
- TAWT
- IPA:
- tɔːt
- Écouter en contexte
- taut
Mots qui riment avec “taut”
-ɔtMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "taut" (⁄tɔːt⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « taut »
Comment prononcer « taut » en anglais ?
« taut » se prononce ⁄tɔːt⁄ (TAWT). Écoutez la prononciation audio ci-dessus pour l’entendre clairement.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « taut » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « taut » se trouve sur « TAWT ».
Que signifie « taut » ?
Of a body, muscle, etc., not flabby; firm, toned.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “taut”?
Single-syllable words like "taut" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "taut" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.