How to pronounce buckaroo
Say it like buhk-uh-ROO. Buckaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- buhk
- uh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckaroo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of buckaroo
American and British speakers say buckaroo in essentially the same way: /ˌbʌkəˈru/ in the US and /ˌbʌkəˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: buhk-uh-ROO.
What does buckaroo mean?
- A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not participate in rodeos.
- One who adopts a distinctive style of cowboy attire and heritage.“Many cowboy poets have a buckaroo look and feel about them.”
- A style of cowboy boot with a high heel tapered at the back.
- Synonym of buck (“a dollar”).“That’ll be twenty buckaroos, buddy.”
Words that rhyme with buckaroo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buckaroo.
Questions about saying buckaroo
How do you pronounce buckaroo?
Say buhk-uh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkəˈru/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckaroo?
Buckaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: buhk · uh · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say buckaroo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbʌkəˈru/ and the British form is /ˌbʌkəˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.