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What are words with au and make an o sound?

You're looking for words where the letters "au" make the sound of "o." This is a bit tricky, as "au" usually makes the sound of "aw" as in "caught" or "taught."

However, there are a few exceptions where "au" can make an "o" sound. These often occur in words of French origin:

* "eau": This combination almost always makes the "o" sound. Examples include:

* beau: (pronounced "bo")

* bureau: (pronounced "byoor-oh")

* plateau: (pronounced "pla-toe")

* faux: (pronounced "fo")

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