How to pronounce ooroo
Say it like OO-roo. Ooroo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ooroo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ooroo
American and British speakers say ooroo in essentially the same way: /ˈuru/ in the US and /ˈuːruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-roo.
What does ooroo mean?
- Alternative form of hooroo
Where does ooroo come from?
From 1700s British hooray or hurray, affected by h-dropping.
Words that rhyme with ooroo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ooroo.
Questions about saying ooroo
How do you pronounce ooroo?
Say OO-roo. The American pronunciation is /ˈuru/. In British English it is /ˈuːruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ooroo?
Ooroo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · roo.
Do Americans and Brits say ooroo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuru/ and the British form is /ˈuːruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.