How to pronounce coruro
Say it like KOH-roo-roh. Coruro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- roo
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coruro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coruro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-roo-roh.
What does coruro mean?
- A species of rodent, Spalacopus cyanus, found in Chile.
Where does coruro come from?
From Spanish cururo.
Questions about saying coruro
How do you pronounce coruro?
Say KOH-roo-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊruroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊruːrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coruro?
Coruro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · roo · roh.
Is coruro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊruːrəʊ/ (KOH-roo-roh).