How to pronounce kangaroo
Say it like kang-guh-ROO. Kangaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- kang
- guh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kangaroo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kangaroo
American and British speakers say kangaroo in essentially the same way: /ˌkæŋɡəˈru/ in the US and /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kang-guh-ROO.
What does kangaroo mean?
- any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
Where does kangaroo come from?
Borrowed from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru (“eastern gray kangaroo”).
Words that rhyme with kangaroo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kangaroo.
Questions about saying kangaroo
How do you pronounce kangaroo?
Say kang-guh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæŋɡəˈru/. In British English it is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kangaroo?
Kangaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: kang · guh · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say kangaroo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæŋɡəˈru/ and the British form is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.