How to pronounce karoo
Say it like kuh-ROO. Karoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- kuh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep 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 karoo
American and British speakers say karoo in essentially the same way: /kəˈru/ in the US and /kəˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-ROO.
What does karoo mean?
- Any vast prairie bordering a desert.
- Any of the composite bushes typical of the Karoo.
Where does karoo come from?
Originates from the Khoikhoi word karo (meaning dry, and hard)
Words that rhyme with karoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of karoo.
Questions about saying karoo
How do you pronounce karoo?
Say kuh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /kəˈru/. In British English it is /kəˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karoo?
Karoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: kuh · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say karoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈru/ and the British form is /kəˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.