How to Pronounce "chiao"
word
chee-OW
chee-OW
Definition
'Chiao' does not exist as a standard English word. It is probably a misspelling or mistaken variant of 'ciao,' which is an informal Italian greeting for 'hello' or 'goodbye.'
IPA Transcription
American English
tʃiˈaʊ
British English
tʃiˈaʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
chee-OW
UK
chee-OW
Listen in Context
Many people say chiao when they mean 'ciao'.
I saw the word chiao on a sign, but I think it was a mistake.
Chiao is not an English word.
Oops, I wrote 'chiao' instead of 'ciao' in my message.