How to pronounce kangaroos
Say it like kang-guh-ROOZ. Kangaroos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROOZ).
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- kang
- guh
- ROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kangaroos 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.
- ROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kangaroos
American and British speakers say kangaroos in essentially the same way: /ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ in the US and /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kang-guh-ROOZ.
What does kangaroos mean?
- plural of kangaroo How to pronounce kangaroo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kangaroo How to pronounce kangaroo
Words that rhyme with kangaroos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kangaroos.
Questions about saying kangaroos
How do you pronounce kangaroos?
Say kang-guh-ROOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/. In British English it is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kangaroos?
Kangaroos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROOZ). Broken into parts: kang · guh · ROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say kangaroos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ and the British form is /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.