How to pronounce jabiru
Say it like JAB-ih-roo. Jabiru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB).
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- JAB
- ih
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabiru pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jabiru
American and British speakers say jabiru in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæbɪru/ in the US and /ˈdʒæbɪruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAB-ih-roo.
What does jabiru mean?
- A species of bird Jabiru mycteria in the monotypic genus Jabiru, of the stork family Ciconiidae, endemic to the Americas.
- The black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus.
Where does jabiru come from?
From a Tupian term such as Old Tupi îabyru, said to mean either "swollen neck" or "one that spits".
Questions about saying jabiru
How do you pronounce jabiru?
Say JAB-ih-roo. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæbɪru/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæbɪruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabiru?
Jabiru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB). Broken into parts: JAB · ih · roo.
Do Americans and Brits say jabiru the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæbɪru/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæbɪruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.