How to pronounce kinkajou
Say it like KING-kuh-joo. Kinkajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- kuh
- joo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinkajou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kinkajou
American and British speakers say kinkajou in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-kuh-joo.
What does kinkajou mean?
- Potos flavus, a carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.
Where does kinkajou come from?
From French quincajou, from an Algonquian word, probably originally meaning ‘wolverine’ (compare Algonquin Kwingwaage, Ojibwe gwiingwa'aage (“wolverine”)), which was later transferred to the South American animal.
Questions about saying kinkajou
How do you pronounce kinkajou?
Say KING-kuh-joo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinkajou?
Kinkajou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · kuh · joo.
Do Americans and Brits say kinkajou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.