How to pronounce "đạo" in English
oʊ
OH
Primary stress: OH
Hear native speakers say đạo in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “đạo”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
OH
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "đạo" 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 "đạo" 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 "đạo" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "đạo" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Lãnh đạo của tương lai không phải người có mọi đáp án.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Lãnh đạo thực sự diễn ra ở hành lang lúc 7 giờ 30 sáng khi một đứa trẻ 14 tuổi đang ngồi trên sàn nhà bên ngoài văn phòng của tôi,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “đạo”
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Lãnh đạo của tương lai không phải người có mọi đáp án.
Hear it in context: “đạo”
365 clipsThe English word “đạo” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as oʊ (phonetic respelling: OH). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (OH), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “đạo” functions as a noun, adjective. SayItVid indexes 365 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “đạo” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:44
“việc nắm giữ mọi thông tin. Lãnh đạo của tương lai không phải người có mọi đáp án. Đó là người tạo điều kiện cho những đáp án tốt hơn xuất hiện nhanh hơn,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:37
“Đó chỉ là công tác quản lý điều hành thôi. Lãnh đạo thực sự diễn ra ở hành lang lúc 7 giờ 30 sáng khi một đứa trẻ 14 tuổi đang ngồi trên sàn nhà bên ngoài văn phòng của tôi, khi một đứa trẻ 14 tuổi đang ngồi trên sàn nhà bên ngoài văn phòng của tôi,”
Definition & Meaning: “đạo”
- The name of the Latin script letter O/o.
- A zero (used in reading out numbers).
- Clipping of over.
Example Sentences (3)
- “It is currently two-o-five in the afternoon (2:05 PM).”
- “Lãnh đạo của tương lai không phải người có mọi đáp án.”
- “Lãnh đạo thực sự diễn ra ở hành lang lúc 7 giờ 30 sáng khi một đứa trẻ 14 tuổi đang ngồi trên sàn nhà bên ngoài văn phòng của tôi,”
Pronounce: “đạo”
- Pronunciation:
- OH
- Syllables:
- OH
- Written Hyphenation:
- o
- Primary stress:
- OH
- IPA:
- oʊ
- Hear it in context
- đạo
Words that Rhyme with “đạo”
-oʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"đạo" (⁄oʊ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "đạo" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about đạo
How do you pronounce “đạo”?
“đạo” is pronounced ⁄oʊ⁄ (OH). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “đạo”?
The primary stress in “đạo” is on “OH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “đạo” mean?
The name of the Latin script letter O/o.
How can I hear “đạo” used in real sentences?
This page has 365 real-world video examples of “đạo” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “đạo”?
Single-syllable words like "đạo" 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 "đạo" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.