---
id: 6c2294cc9b36b4bf2ba83d74
title: Task 7
challengeType: 24
dashedName: task-7
lang: zh-CN
---

<!-- (Audio) Lin Yating: ao, bao, dao, gao, kao, zao, chao, zāo, záo, zǎo, zào -->

# --description--

To pronounce the compound final `ao`, you begin with your mouth open wide for the `a` sound, then smoothly transition your tongue and lips toward the position for `o`.

The movement should be fluid, with no break between the two sounds. The `a` is emphasized slightly longer, while the `o` is shorter and lighter, resulting in a natural glide rather than two separate vowels.

When `ao` is combined with the initials, you get the syllables like `bao`, `dao`, `gao`, `kao`, `zao`, and `chao`.

Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use `zao` in different tones as an example.

| Pinyin   | Character|
|--------|----------|
| `zāo`  | `遭`|
| `záo`   | `凿`|
| `zǎo`  | `早`|
| `zào`  | `造`|

# --assignment--

I've listened to the audio and pronounce the compound final and syllables.

# --scene--

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