how to pronounce taut

/ˈtɔːt/

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taut is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of taut in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and pulling everything more taut over …”

meanings of taut

adjective:

Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
Strong; uncompromising.
Neat and well-disciplined; efficient and in order.
Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
Experiencing anxiety or stress.
Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.

verb:

To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

taut frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word taut occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.