How to Pronounce Kangaroo

To pronounce "kangaroo", say KANG-ar-oo — 3 syllables, IPA /kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kangaroo”

"kangaroo" has 3 syllables: kang-ar-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does kangaroo mean?

noun

  1. A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
  2. A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

verb

  1. To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
  2. To hunt kangaroo.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to Australia.
  2. (investments) Characterized by rapidly jumping prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices are unstable in contrast to bear and bull markets.

Synonyms

macropodroobunny hughoodiekangaroo jacket

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Words that rhyme with kangaroo

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blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

handleillegalpopularirregularkangkangerookangurukangooroo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kangaroo"?▾

"Kangaroo" has 3 syllables: kang · ar · oo.

What is the IPA transcription of "kangaroo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kangaroo" is /kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/.

What does "kangaroo" mean?▾

Kangaroo: A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

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