How to Pronounce Jackaroo

To pronounce "jackaroo", say JACK-ar-oo — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

JACK-ar-oo

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💡 Tip for remembering “jackaroo”

"jackaroo" has 3 syllables: jack-ar-oo. It rhymes with jackeroo, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jackeroo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jackaroo mean?

noun

  1. A white man living outside of a white settlement.
  2. A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience.

verb

  1. To work as a jackaroo.

    “Bill has gone jackarooing out west.”

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Words that rhyme with jackaroo

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jackeroo

Related words

jackeroojackyjackassjillaroojackarsejackmanjackjacker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jackaroo"?▾

"Jackaroo" has 3 syllables: jack · ar · oo.

What does "jackaroo" mean?▾

Jackaroo: A white man living outside of a white settlement.

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