How to pronounce kazoo
Say it like kuh-ZOO. Kazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- kuh
- ZOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kazoo 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.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kazoo
American and British speakers say kazoo in essentially the same way: /kəˈzu/ in the US and /kəˈzuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-ZOO.
What does kazoo mean?
- A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
- To play the kazoo.
Where does kazoo come from?
Probably onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with kazoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kazoo.
Questions about saying kazoo
How do you pronounce kazoo?
Say kuh-ZOO. The American pronunciation is /kəˈzu/. In British English it is /kəˈzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kazoo?
Kazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: kuh · ZOO.
Do Americans and Brits say kazoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈzu/ and the British form is /kəˈzuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.