How to Pronounce "ciao"
word
/ˈtʃaʊ/
chow
/tʃˈaʊ/
chow
Definition
An informal greeting or farewell, originally from Italian, used to say hello or goodbye.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃaʊ/
British English
/tʃˈaʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
chow
UK
chow
Listen in Context
When I entered the café, I said 'ciao' to my friend.
It's common to greet someone with 'ciao' in Italy.
She waved and said 'ciao' as she left.
We always say 'ciao' after class just for fun.