# bao, bough

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /baʊ/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### bao
*/baʊ/*
Any of various types of steamed bread or bun used in Chinese cuisine

### bough
*/baʊ/*
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/bao