How to pronounce carcajou
Say it like KAH-kuh-zhoo. Carcajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑkəˌʒu/KAH-kuh-zhoo
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- KAH
- kuh
- zhoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcajou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zhooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does carcajou mean?
noun
- Synonym of wolverine (a solitary, fierce member of the weasel family)
Where does carcajou come from?
Borrowed from French carcajou, probably from the same Algonquian source as (certainly related to) kinkajou.
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Questions about saying carcajou
How do you pronounce carcajou?
Say KAH-kuh-zhoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkəˌʒu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcajou?
Carcajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · kuh · zhoo.