How to Pronounce Geronimo

To pronounce "geronimo", say GER-on-im-o — 4 syllables, IPA /d͡ʒəˈɹɒnɪməʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/d͡ʒəˈɹɒnɪməʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “geronimo”

"geronimo" has 4 syllables: ger-on-im-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does geronimo mean?

interjection

  1. A cry before jumping out of or into something (originally by American parachutists).

Words that rhyme with geronimo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "geronimo"?▾

"Geronimo" has 4 syllables: ger · on · im · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "geronimo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "geronimo" is /d͡ʒəˈɹɒnɪməʊ/.

What does "geronimo" mean?▾

Geronimo: A cry before jumping out of or into something (originally by American parachutists).

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