How to pronounce wallaroo
Say it like wah-luh-ROO. Wallaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- wah
- luh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallaroo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of wallaroo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wol-uh-ROO.
What does wallaroo mean?
- Any of three closely related species of moderately large macropods, intermediate in size between the kangaroos and the wallabies.
- A common wallaroo (Macropus robustus), the most common and widespread species of the three.
Where does wallaroo come from?
Borrowed from Dharug walaru.
Words that rhyme with wallaroo
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Questions about saying wallaroo
How do you pronounce wallaroo?
Say wah-luh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɑləˈru/. In British English it is /ˌwɒləˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallaroo?
Wallaroo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: wah · luh · ROO.
Is wallaroo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌwɒləˈruː/ (wol-uh-ROO).