How to pronounce jiao in Chinese

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jiao

jiao in every tone

交
jiāoT1

to hand over; to deliver

嚼
jiáoT2

to chew; also pr. [jué]

脚
jiǎoT3

foot; leg

叫
jiàoT4

to shout; to call

How to say it

Spread the lips into a slight smile and press the tongue against the lower front teeth for the palatal j- sound.

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