How to pronounce jerboas
Say it like jer-BOH-uz. Jerboas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- jer
- BOH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerboas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jerboas
- 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: juh-BOH-uz.
What does jerboas mean?
- plural of jerboa How to pronounce jerboa
Questions about saying jerboas
How do you pronounce jerboas?
Say jer-BOH-uz. The American pronunciation is /dʒɚˈboʊəz/. In British English it is /dʒəˈbəʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerboas?
Jerboas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: jer · BOH · uz.
Is jerboas 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 /dʒəˈbəʊəz/ (juh-BOH-uz).