How to pronounce picaroon
Say it like pik-uh-ROON. Picaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON).
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- pik
- uh
- ROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picaroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of picaroon
American and British speakers say picaroon in essentially the same way: /ˌpɪkəˈrun/ in the US and /ˌpɪkəˈruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pik-uh-ROON.
What does picaroon mean?
- A pirate or picaro.
- A pirate ship.
- A rogue.
- To behave as a pirate.
- A tool consisting of a curved spike or hook, fitted to a long shaft, used in logging and fishing to snag, move and hold.
Where does picaroon come from?
From Spanish picarón, from pícaro (“rogue”).
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Words that rhyme with picaroon
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Questions about saying picaroon
How do you pronounce picaroon?
Say pik-uh-ROON. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪkəˈrun/. In British English it is /ˌpɪkəˈruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picaroon?
Picaroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON). Broken into parts: pik · uh · ROON.
Do Americans and Brits say picaroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɪkəˈrun/ and the British form is /ˌpɪkəˈruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.