How to pronounce kereru
Say it like KER-uh-roo. Kereru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrəru/KER-uh-roo
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- KER
- uh
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kereru pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does kereru mean?
noun
- The New Zealand pigeon (species Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae).
Where does kereru come from?
Borrowed from Māori kererū.
Questions about saying kereru
How do you pronounce kereru?
Say KER-uh-roo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəru/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kereru?
Kereru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uh · roo.