How to pronounce jerboa
Say it like jur-BOH-uh. Jerboa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dʒɝˈboʊə/jur-BOH-uh
UK British/dʒɜːˈbəʊə/jur-BOH-uh
- jur
- BOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerboa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jerboa
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jur-BOH-uh.
What does jerboa mean?
noun
- Any of a number of species comprising the family Dipodidae, native to the deserts of Asia and northern Africa, being a small, jumping rodent with a long tufted tail, very small forefeet and very long hind legs.
Words that rhyme with jerboa
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Questions about saying jerboa
How do you pronounce jerboa?
Say jur-BOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒɝˈboʊə/. In British English it is /dʒɜːˈbəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerboa?
Jerboa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: jur · BOH · uh.
Is jerboa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒɜːˈbəʊə/ (jur-BOH-uh).