How many syllables in "karoo"?

"karoo" has 2 lettergrepen (ka - roo).

How to divide "karoo"?

"karoo" divides into 2 parts: ka · roo.

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

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

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"karoo": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ka·roo

Hoofdklemtoon

ka-ROO(ka · roo)○ ●

Stress in "karoo" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈru⁄

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IPAkəˈru

Lettergrepenka·roo

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How many syllables in "karoo"?: "karoo" has 2 lettergrepen (ka - roo).
How to divide "karoo"?: "karoo" divides into 2 parts: ka · roo.
Where is the stress in "karoo"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "karoo"?: Say each syllable slowly (ka... roo) and listen on SayItVid.