How do you pronounce qiao?

The pronunciation of "qiao" depends on the tone it carries in a Chinese word. There are four tones in Mandarin Chinese, and each tone changes the pronunciation slightly.

Here's a breakdown of how to pronounce "qiao" in each tone:

* First Tone (mā): "chyaow" (like "chow" but with a slightly higher and shorter "o" sound)

* Second Tone (má): "chyow" (similar to the first tone, but with a rising inflection)

* Third Tone (mǎ): "chyǎo" (like "chow" but with a dipping inflection)

* Fourth Tone (mà): "chyao" (like "chow" but with a sharp falling inflection)

Examples:

* 桥 (qiáo): bridge (pronounced "chyaow" in the first tone)

* 巧 (qiǎo): clever (pronounced "chyǎo" in the third tone)

* 叫 (jiào): to shout (pronounced "chyow" in the second tone)

It's important to remember that the pronunciation of "qiao" can vary slightly depending on the dialect. But generally, the above pronunciations will give you a good starting point.