How many syllables in "kangaroo"?

"kangaroo" has 3 syllabes (kan - ga - roo).

How to divide "kangaroo"?

"kangaroo" divides into 3 parts: kan · ga · roo.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (kan... ga... roo) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"kangaroo": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:kan·ga·roo

Accent principal

kan-ga-ROO(kan · ga · roo)○ ○ ●

Stress in "kangaroo" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkæŋɡəˈruː⁄

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IPAˌkæŋɡəˈruː

Syllabeskan·ga·roo

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How many syllables in "kangaroo"?: "kangaroo" has 3 syllabes (kan - ga - roo).
How to divide "kangaroo"?: "kangaroo" divides into 3 parts: kan · ga · roo.
Where is the stress in "kangaroo"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "kangaroo"?: Say each syllable slowly (kan... ga... roo) and listen on SayItVid.